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Showers expected after 1pm in several parts of Sri Lanka today

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (31), particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, ac... Read More


CID arrests 30-year-old over Rs. 59.6 million financial fraud

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with an alleged financial fraud amounting to Rs. 59.65 million involving a private company... Read More


Oil prices jump 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- Global oil prices climbed more than 2 per cent on Friday, closing at their highest levels since late April, as growing concerns over a possible escalation of the Iran conflict fol... Read More


Woman arrested at BIA over Rs. 1.45 million WhatsApp gift scam

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- A 46-year-old woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in connection with an alleged online financial fraud involving Rs. 1.455 million. According ... Read More


Cyclone 'Arnab' affects over 21,000 people across 18 districts in Sri Lanka

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has stated that 18 districts across the island have been affected by adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone 'Arnab'. The Centre reporte... Read More


Discussion held on environmental issues affecting Muthurajawela, Negombo Lagoon and Gampaha District

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- A discussion on environmental issues affecting Muthurajawela, Negombo Lagoon and the Gampaha District was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Secretary ... Read More


US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, a critically-needed munition for defence against escalating Russian aerial attacks. However Ukrainian ... Read More


Tanker carrying 27 Indians hit by limpet mines in Strait of Hormuz

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- A Panama-flagged oil tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, triggering a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabli... Read More


Suspect arrested with 'Ice' worth Rs. 480,000 in Panadura

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- Based on intelligence received by military intelligence, a suspect has been arrested along with "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine) by the Panadura Division Crimes Investigation Burea... Read More


Valid TIN mandatory for several specified transactions from tomorrow

SriLanka, Oct. 31 -- The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be mandatory from tomorrow (01) when carrying out several specified t... Read More