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Govt. to recruit 10,000 retired military personnel into police service

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Ministry of Public Security of Sri Lanka has announced plans to recruit 10,000 individuals under the age of 45 who have legally retired from active military service into the p... Read More


Suspect arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- An individual has been arrested at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling a total of 7,600 sticks of foreign-made cigarettes ... Read More


Veterinary surgeons launch token strike

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The State Veterinary Surgeons' Association has launched a token strike today (09). The strike began at 6.00 a.m. today, based on several demands. During a press conference held i... Read More


Suspect involved in three-wheeler robbery arrested with 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- A suspect involved in the robbery of a three-wheeler has been arrested by the Ragama Police while in possession of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) drugs. Based on a tip-off, a ra... Read More


Showery conditions to enhance from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from June 10th, with strong wind gust over the island and in the sea areas around the island, the D... Read More


Four drown in Bala Ella Wewa in Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Four persons have reportedly drowned while bathing in the Bala Ella Wewa in Polonnaruwa, police said. It is reported that all four individuals were residents of Ratmalana. Publi... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs issues clarification on contents of controversial containers

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Customs says that the contents of the 323 controversial shipping containers released without inspection were industrial goods and raw materials, according to the documen... Read More


Assistant Commissioner of Anuradhapura Prison arrested by CID

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Assistant Commissioner of Anuradhapura Prison has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anurad... Read More


Education Ministry issues instructions to prevent dengue and chikungunya in schools

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a special set of instructions on how to prevent dengue and Chikungunya in schools. The notice states that if mosquito breeding grounds are id... Read More


Wholesale price of cement to be increased

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The wholesale price per 50-kilogram bag of cement will be increased by Rs. 100 each, according to cement company sources. Although the wholesale price per 50-kilogram bag of ceme... Read More