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US-Sri Lanka defense agreement tabled in Parliament for the second time

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The defence agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the United States will be tabled in Parliament for the second time today (20), the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Ar... Read More


Attention drawn towards accurately surveying and mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Attention has been drawn towards the importance of accurately surveying and swiftly completing the mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversig... Read More


FM invites Indian filmmakers to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited Indian investors and filmmakers to consider Sri Lanka as a prime destination for film productio... Read More


25-30% transgender sex workers in Sri Lanka addicted to drugs, new survey reveals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A recent survey has revealed that between 25% and 30% of transgender sex workers in the country are addicted to drugs. The information was uncovered through a survey conducted b... Read More


Police constable arrested over drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A police constable attached to the Panadura Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has been arrested over alleged involvement in drug trafficking. According to police, two suspec... Read More


SLFP suspends members who supported NPP to pass 2026 budgets at LG bodies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The party membership of eight Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) local government councilors have been temporarily suspended. The SLFP has suspended the party membership of eight co... Read More


Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Another fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been taken into custody on suspicion of transporting drugs, police stated. The vessel was taken into custody in the ... Read More


Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The COP31 climate meeting is now expected to be held in Turkey after Australia dropped its bid to host the annual event. Under the UN rules, the right to host the COP in 2026 fa... Read More


President to launch second phase of 'A Nation United' campaign in Hambantota today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Southern Provincial Programme of the 'A Nation United' anti-drug campaign is scheduled to be launched in Hambantota today (20). The programme will be launched under the patr... Read More


IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history this year. Accordingly, as of November 17, the total revenue collection of the... Read More