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'A Nation United' campaign achieves major breakthroughs in drug seizures and criminal arrests: Officials

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- During the five months since the launch of the 'A Nation United' national campaign, a total of 1,911 individuals addicted to drugs have been successfully rehabilitated, the Poli... Read More


Hormuz route opened for India: Iran FM Araghchi

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. ... Read More


Russia's Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Deputy Minister of Energy of Russia, Roman Marshavin has arrived in the country on a three-day official visit. Deputy Minister Marshavin and the Russian delegation landed a... Read More


South Korea confirms easing of US sanctions on Russian oil

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- South Korea confirmed it has been granted permission to import certain Russian energy products under the US' relaxing of sanctions, following some conditions, as the global fuel... Read More


Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle 38 exotic pets estimated to be worth nearly Rs. 1 million into the country, in violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordina... Read More


Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay returns to CID after receiving treatment at National Hospital

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following a sudden illness, has been ... Read More


Nearly 300 U.S. troops injured in US-Iran conflict: CENTCOM

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The number of U.S. military personnel wounded in Operation Epic Fury continues to rise as the campaign against Iran approaches its fourth week. As of Tuesday, 290 American serv... Read More


Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of 'Kush' cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Two Sri Lankans have been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a co... Read More


Iran Speaker warns "enemies are preparing to occupy" Kharg Island

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned on Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country. "Based on some intellig... Read More


President meets Russia's Deputy Energy Minister to strengthen cooperation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, this evening (26) at the Presiden... Read More