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SC resumes hearing of appeals by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for second day

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The hearing of the appeal filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, challenging the prison sentences imposed on them over corruption charges, has be... Read More


Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A multi-day fishing trawler transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics and weapons was seized during a special operation conducted in the deep seas off the sou... Read More


School van charges raised by 5% with effect from today

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- With the recent surge in fuel prices, the All Ceylon School Children's Transport Association has decided to increase school transport fees by 5%, effective from today (10). Spe... Read More


Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka begins today - Health Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Ministry of Health states that the Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka will commence today (10). The Ministry further states that the survey will be conducted un... Read More


Woman arrested with 100g of 'Ice' in Rathmalana

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A woman has been arrested in the Rathmalana area for the possession of 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice', police said. The suspect was apprehended d... Read More


No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will not be revised despite the recent increase in fuel prices. The Director General of the Commission, Dr.... Read More


Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The restoration of the prevailing electricity disruptions in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha is expected to take some time due to an ongoing strike launched ... Read More


Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Another gunman involved in the shooting that killed a man and injured two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. According to Police, the suspect was apprehended ... Read More


Youth arrested with 'Ice' during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- During a vehicle inspection operation conducted under the island-wide anti-drug operation, a suspect involved in Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice') drug traffickin... Read More


PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women's Day events

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight yesterday (8 March) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the... Read More