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Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested today (06) by officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling... Read More


Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners' Association has announced that the prices of 'Rice and Curry' packets, 'Fried Rice', and 'Kottu' will increase by Rs. 20 in response to the rece... Read More


12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Pelanwatta and surrounding areas will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. today (6) until 8:00 a.m... Read More


National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka's digital economy, the launch of the "National QR Payment Promotion Programme" officially commenced today (06) under the patronage of Preside... Read More


Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign national woman, who was attacked to death using a sharp weapon in a residence in the K... Read More


Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Two suspects have been arrested in the Maradana area along D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for hoarding 826 litres of diesel without a valid license. The raid was carried out by a team... Read More


Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabolaarea of Wattala. The Fire Brigade stated that three fire trucks, along with 13... Read More


GMOA temporarily ends strike

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will be temporarily concluded from 8.00 a.m. today (06). The strike was launched by the GM... Read More


Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A 46-year-old man has been attacked to death in the Panamura area. The victim, a resident of Panamura, was reportedly attacked last night (05) while visiting another house in th... Read More


12-hour water cut in Homagama area today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 01) today (06). In an official statement, the Boa... Read More