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Ex-SJB councillor and 6 others remanded over Tangalle narcotics seizure

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (26) ordered that seven suspects arrested in connection with the smuggling of nearly 376 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (com... Read More


Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin. According to the... Read More


More details uncovered on murder of Chairman of Modara Devalaya committee

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Galle Crime Investigation Division has arrested the main suspect in the murder of the brother-in-law of the criminal 'Karandeniya Sudda', who served as the Chairman of the Mo... Read More


Spill gates of Weheragala reservoir opened, pilgrims visiting Kataragama urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Spill gates of the Weheragala reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall in the Monaragala district. Assistant Director of the Monaragala District Disaster Management C... Read More


Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer 'Dehi Bale' seized by CID

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A total of five fishing trawlers reportedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Sehan Sathsara alias 'Dehi Bale' have been seized. The trawlers valued at Rs. 200 million ha... Read More


Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudraya water levels reach peak

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Irrigation has issued a 'Red' flood warning for the downstream areas of the Gal Oya. As per the warning, the capacity of the Senanayake Samudraya in Inginiyaga... Read More


Amid H-1B visa debate, Trump administration's call to "prioritize qualified Americans"

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers in yet anoth... Read More


Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by 'Instagram friend'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. A... Read More


Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor's husband further remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The former National People's Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor's husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura for the possession of heroin and subsequently suspended from his ... Read More


Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: NBRO submits report, road could reopen after recommendations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has submitted a report containing recommendations on immediate measures and long-term solutions for the site following the land... Read More