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Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 87 million seized in Pesalai

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis have been seized in an operation in Pesalai beach area, Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy said. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy in c... Read More


Oil prices jump more than 3% after China, US tariff suspension

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Oil prices climbed over 3% in Asian trading on Monday (12), touching fresh intraday highs after the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs for a 90-day period, reviving ho... Read More


388 prisoners pardoned for Vesak Poya

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 388 inmates have been released from prisons across the island today (May 12) under a special state pardon granted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in view of Vesak... Read More


Four arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 60mn

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Four individuals have been apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers along with a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 60 million. This is the largest cig... Read More


Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda arrested by Welikada Police

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police. She has been arrested over seven pending warrants issued in relation to financial frauds, Police said... Read More


Special open visits allowed for prison inmates for Vesak

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Department of Prisons has announced a special arrangement permitting open visits for inmates in view of Vesak Poya Day. This opportunity will be available on May 12 and 13, t... Read More


World Mother's Day celebrated today

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The World Mother's Day is being observed today in Sri Lanka and across the world. It is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May in many countries. The modern version o... Read More


President Dissanayake welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, issued a statement today (11) welcoming the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan and reaffirmed the country... Read More


16 dead, 35 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- UPDATE 11.40 p.m.: Police say 16 individuals are confirmed to have died in the accident that occurred in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda this morning. A bus plying from Kataragama to Kurun... Read More


Death toll in Gerandi Ella bus accident climbs to eight

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The death toll in the accident at Gerandi Ella in Ramboda this morning (11) when a bus veered off the road and toppled down a precipice on the Nuwara Eliya - Gampola main road has... Read More