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21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A total of 21kg of heroin and 172kg crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') have been found in the multi-day fishing vessel which was taken into custody in southern seas by the Sri Lanka... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Gold rates in the local market continue to rise with the rapid increase in prices in the global market. As of today (24), the global price of gold rose to a record above US$ 4,5... Read More


US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to "coerce" American social media platforms into suppressing view... Read More


Special train service in place for Christmas and school holidays

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Department of Railways has decided to operate additional train journeys in view of the Christmas season, school holidays, and the year-end long weekend. Accordingly, a speci... Read More


'Kush' narcotics worth over Rs. 60M found inside package at Central Mail Exchange

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A stock of 'Kush' narcotics worth over Rs. 60 million has been found inside a package sent to Sri Lanka from Thailand. An individual has been arrested by Customs officers at the... Read More


Inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The inaugural flight from Poland to Sri Lanka for the winter season landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), last night (23). The aircraft, operated by Smart Wing... Read More


374,000 workers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, ILO estimates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Around 374,000 workers in Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah, according to a research conducted by the International Labour Organization. This represents US$ 48 mill... Read More


Fishing vessel with stock of narcotics taken into custody in southern seas brought to Dikkowita harbour

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A multi-day fishing vessel seized in southern seas on suspicion of transporting a stock of narcotic has been brought to Dikkowita fisheries harbour, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. F... Read More


Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A multi-day fishing vessel taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with narcotics in southern seas has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. The Navy stated th... Read More


Gold prices hit record high of over US$ 4,500 per ounce

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Gold rose to a record above US$ 4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also advanced to all-time peaks. S... Read More