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Two Indians arrested at BIA with Rs. 7.98 million worth of smuggled cigarettes

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 7.98 million. The duo ... Read More


Former UNP Councillor remanded over alleged Rs. 160 million fraud

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A former Horana United National Party (UNP) Urban Councillor has been remanded after being arrested over an alleged financial fraud involving six textile businessmen in Pettah. ... Read More


One killed, six injured in Matara defender-lorry collision

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- An individual has been killed while six others sustained injuries in a road accident in Wellamadama, Matara this afternoon (19). The accident occurred when a cement-laden lor... Read More


Turkish woman falls from train in Ambewela during selfie attempt

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A Turkish national has been seriously injured after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie in Ambewela. The incident occurred earlier today (19) when t... Read More


Egg prices to increase from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Egg prices will be increased from tomorrow (20), with the selling price of a white egg rising to Rs. 41 and a red egg to Rs. 42, according to the All Ceylon Egg Producers' Associ... Read More


SC Justice Kodagoda urges public not to misjudge judicial decisions

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The judges in Sri Lanka are currently facing numerous challenges in carrying out their duties, Supreme Court Justice Yasantha Kodagoda stated. Justice Kodagoda pointed out that,... Read More


Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 75,000; death toll rises to 53

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 75,321, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said that 843 new... Read More


Father of alleged organized crime figure shot at Mount Lavinia cemetery

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- An individual identified as the father of an alleged organized crime figure known as "Sando" was shot inside the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Mount Lavinia at around 3:25 p.m... Read More


Three dengue deaths reported in 24 hours as total fatalities this year rise to 53.

SriLanka, July 18 -- Three dengue-related deaths have been reported over the past 24 hours alone, bringing the total number of dengue deaths this year to 53. According to the latest report issued ... Read More


Angolan woman arrested at BIA with cocaine capsules concealed inside body.

SriLanka, July 18 -- A 54-year-old Angolan woman has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country by concealing the narcot... Read More