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Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Myanmar's military said Wednesday (Nov 19) it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, part of a highly publicised crackdown against the boomi... Read More


Three arrested with 'Kush' cannabis worth over Rs. 40 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A stock of 'Kush' cannabis worth Rs. 40 million has been seized by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Airport, last night (19). Three individuals, who were attemptin... Read More


President claims certain groups attempting to create artificial issues to cover up real issues

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his goal is to prevent children from becoming victims of the drug menace, and that a government has now been formed that will not provide ... Read More


Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee district today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thunde... Read More


Colombo-Badulla night mail trains cancelled for second day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The two night mail trains operating between Colombo and Badulla will be cancelled today (20) as well, due to an obstruction of the railway line between Ohiya and Idalgashinna. T... Read More


'A Nation United': Southern Province program of anti-drug campaign launched in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived for the launch ceremony of the Southern Provincial Programme of the "A Nation United" National Mission to defeat the drug menace, w... Read More


30kg of Kush seized at Central Mail Exchange

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Thirty kilograms of Kush cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs. 150 million, have been discovered at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. The detection was reportedly made ... Read More


Special traffic plan in Nugegeoda due to public rally tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police announced that vehicular movement will be restricted due to a public rally scheduled to be held on Friday (November 21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre... Read More


US naval experts in Sri Lanka to help broaden hydrographic mapping skills

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A team of experts attached to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Commerce and the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC... Read More


No driving licences will be issued to foreigners to drive three-wheelers - DMT confirms

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it will not issue driving licences to foreign nationals to drive three-wheelers for the time being. The Department noted... Read More