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UK Foreign Office in contact with SL authorities following arrest of British woman with narcotics

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom is reportedly in contact with local authorities following the arrest of a 21-year-old British national for the poss... Read More


National War Heroes' Day celebrations under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations to be held tomorrow (19), in commemoration of the 16th anniversary of t... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa issues special statement to mark 16 years since war victory

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has issued a special statement to mark the 16th year anniversary since the defeat of LTTE terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for over three decade... Read More


Proposed electricity tariffs still lower than early 2024 rates, CEB claims

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Although electricity tariffs are expected to rise under the proposed new revision, the rates will still be lower than those at the beginning of this year (2025), according to the ... Read More


Shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle: 4 police teams probing CCTV footage

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Four teams from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) and the Narahenpita Police are examining CCTV footage in relation to the shooting of the vehicle of former Executive Director of ... Read More


Health Minister departs for Switzerland

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has departed for Switzerland this morning (18). He is scheduled to participate in the 78th Annual World Health Assembly or... Read More


Indian national arrested with 'Kush' worth Rs. 41mn at KKS Port

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A stock of Kush cannabis, illegally brought into Sri Lanka by an Indian national aboard a passenger ship from India's Nagapattinam to the Kankesanturai Port, has been seized by Sr... Read More


Govt focused on creating a humane future generation that respects cultural diversity - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The main objective of the present government includes nurturing a future generation that is humane, environmentally conscious, respectful of Sri Lanka's cultural diversity, and en... Read More


Motorcycle rider involved in Mount Lavinia shooting arrested

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The rider of the motorcycle involved in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old youth near the Sylvester Road junction in Mount Lavinia has been arrested yesterday (16), police said. ... Read More


Shots fired at Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two unidentified men on a motorcycle have opened fire at a vehicle carrying the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, and his lawyer... Read More