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Associate of 'Homagama Gagana' arrested with 12kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of ... Read More


'Sagarika' train successfully re-railed; full restoration work ongoing

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Sagarika' train, which derailed near the Wadduwa Railway Station yesterday, has been successfully re-railed, said Ada Derana reporter. The train has since been moved to th... Read More


Russian-made firearm, ammunition found buried in Karandeniya Raju's garden

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 9mm Russian-made pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition were discovered buried in the garden of the residence of "Karandeniye Raju," the brother of organised criminal "Karandeniye... Read More


Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at approxim... Read More


Expert raises concerns over Finance Ministry's cybersecurity measures after BEC attack

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Cybersecurity expert Asela Waidyalankara states that technical measures are available to prevent incidents such as hackers gaining access to funds, as seen in the reported cyber... Read More


Iranian MP warns regional countries of 'destruction of infrastructure' if US attacks again

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Iranian MP Mahmoud Nabavian has threatened regional countries with destructive action if the United States attacks its territory again. "Regional movements indicate the new fol... Read More


Father killed in dispute with son in Athirahapitiya

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his father by attacking him with a sharp weapon. The murder was committed yesterday (24) morning in the Athirahapitiya area... Read More


Digital motor insurance cards to be introduced from May

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Digital motor insurance cards are expected to be introduced from May 01, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced. In a statement, the Finance M... Read More


Asanga Seneviratne elected President of National Olympic Committee

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The President of the Sri Lanka Baseball Federation Asanga Seneviratne has been elected the new president of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). During the election held at th... Read More


'Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace' enters fourth day

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The fourth day of the 'Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace' is scheduled to commence today (25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. The special spiritual procession wi... Read More