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Shah Rukh Khan will not visit Sri Lanka due to unavoidable reasons-Organiser

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan who was scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on 2 August, will not visit the country as planned, according to organisers. He will not visit Sri Lanka d... Read More


Court grants bail to woman arrested over discovery of gold-plated T-56 firearm

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The Colombo High Court today (17) ordered the release on bail of a woman who was in remand custody in connection with the recent discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle in ... Read More


Donald Trump says India and US very close to finalising trade deal

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Washington and Delhi are "very close" to finalising a trade deal, US President Donald Trump has said, as high-level talks between the two sides continue. "We're very close to a ... Read More


Owner of Hambantota Bird Park arrested over illegal import of motorcycles

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been arrested today (17) by a special police team for allegedly concealing illegally imported motorcycles in a warehouse. ... Read More


Two arrested over abduction and murder of youth in Kahawatta remanded

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Two individuals arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in Kahawatta have been remanded until July 28. They were remanded after being produced before the... Read More


US offers 0% duty on 70-80% of Sri Lankan exports: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The United States has offered to accept 70 to 80% of products exported from Sri Lanka without imposing any tariffs, Deputy Minister of Economic Development (Prof.) Anil Jayantha ... Read More


History, Aesthetics, and Vocational subjects mandatory under new education reforms - PM

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized the need to prevent the spread of false information that ... Read More


Three police SIs interdicted over misconduct at spa in Matara

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Three police officers attached to police stations within the Matara Division have been interdicted following allegations of misconduct. The order was issued by the Acting Superi... Read More


Danish woman nabbed with 'Kush' worth over Rs. 50 million at BIA

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- A Danish national woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be ... Read More


Two killed in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Two individuals have died in separate road accidents reported in Kekirawa and Nochchiyagama yesterday, police stated. The first accident took place last night (15) when a three-... Read More