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Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A foreign national who attempted to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes has been arrested by a group of Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The ... Read More


Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. The victims were identified as a 55-year-ol... Read More


Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country until tomorrow (20) on an ... Read More


NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. According to Rohana Wattage,... Read More


Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. According to police... Read More


Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country un... Read More


Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m. The shooting had targeted a residence located in the Yahuwatta, Gangoda area of ... Read More


Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). Under this housing project, th... Read More


Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that US representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations with Iran, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreem... Read More


Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- More than Rs. 441 million in revenue was generated from expressway usage during the New Year travel period from April 10 to April 18, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has an... Read More