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"Mastermind behind Easter attack will be revealed on March 31" - claims Gammanpila

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila, stated that his party is ready to reveal the mastermind behind the Easter attacks t... Read More


Govt should lower fuel taxes to stabilize prices - Former CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mohamed Uvais, stated that the government should consider reducing taxes imposed on fuel in order to maintain pric... Read More


Two suspects arrested with 'Ice' and heroin in Kotadeniyawa and Ahungalla

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- An individual has been arrested in Kotadeniyawa for the possession of narcotic substances heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine ('Ice'). According to police, during a raid conduct... Read More


123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Minister of ... Read More


Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Update (7.40 a.m.) - The multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a consignment of suspected narcotics in seas south of Dondra has been brought ... Read More


School events should not place financial burden on parents - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that school events should be organized in a manner that does not place a financial burden on parents. She also emphasized that when... Read More


Farmers to receive fuel for harvesting and ploughing without QR code

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Farmers will be provided with 15 litres of fuel per acre for harvesting and 20 litres per acre for ploughing (land preparation) without the need for a QR code, according to the ... Read More


Final agreement reached on unified 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa'- Minister

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, stated that both parties have reached an agreement to publish a unified set of auspicio... Read More


CPC confirms arrival of new fuel tanker, warns public about fraudulent QR code websites

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara stated that a fuel tanker arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (16), and arrangements have bee... Read More


Case against Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others to be recalled in August

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (16) ordered that the complaint filed against former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others, over allegations that the sus... Read More