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Over 650kg of Ice & heroin, seized from fishing vessel escorted to Dikkovita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- A total of 654 kilograms of narcotics, comprising 478 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 176 kilograms of heroin, were recovered from the multi-day fishing vessel th... और पढ़ें


Police raise alarm over domestic worker theft complaints, issues guidelines

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka Police says that it has received several complaints regarding incidents where individuals employed in domestic service have allegedly stolen valuables such as gold, ca... और पढ़ें


Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis reported so far this year

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far this year, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. Speaking at a media briefing held at the ... और पढ़ें


Ex-President Ranil says IRIS Dena sinking exposed 'helplessness' of IOR, urges stronger regional cooperation

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger political, economic and security cooperation among countries in the Indian Ocean region, warning that the absence o... और पढ़ें


Five Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for infiltrating Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for infiltrating Sri Lankan waters. According to Indian media reports, the fishermen were fishing i... और पढ़ें


Pentagon tells Congress the Iran war cost at least US$ 11 billion in first six days

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Coons, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that deals with defense appropriations, indicated on Wednesday that the war in Iran cost at least US$ 11 billion in the fi... और पढ़ें


Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate's Court. Chandrasena was arrested today ... और पढ़ें


UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The UN children's agency (UNICEF) says the "intensifying conflict" between the United States, Israel and Iran is creating a "catastrophic" situation for millions of children acr... और पढ़ें


President holds talks with CEB Engineers' Unions on restructuring process

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers' trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presid... और पढ़ें


Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to have a historic impact on glo... और पढ़ें