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2 million devotees expected for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition in Kandy

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- At least 2 million devotees are expected to travel to Kandy to witness the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is scheduled to be held from April 18 to 27. This ... Read More


Rajitha's petition seeking preference vote recount fixed for consideration

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Supreme Court has fixed for consideration the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to recount the preferential votes ... Read More


Two arrested with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Two suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for smuggling a large consignment of foreign cigarettes valued at around Rs. 5.88 million into the country. The suspects have... Read More


Colombo HC sentences couple to death for torturing adopted child

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a couple to death after they were found guilty of torturing their two-year-old adopted child to death. Following an extended hearing of the ... Read More


Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media Division said. Police said that investigations were launched following a compl... Read More


Vehicles imported into Sri Lanka must be registered within 90 days - Ministry of Finance

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Officials representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development stated that vehicle imports have been allowed under certain conditions. These conditions have b... Read More


Authorities to formulate program to reduce air pollution in Jaffna, AG tells court

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Attorney General has informed the Court of Appeal that a program will be formulated to reduce air pollution in Jaffna. Appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, the Deput... Read More


Sri Lanka climbs 5 spots in global passport rankings

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest Henley Passport Index, which assesses global passport strength based on visa-free travel access. This marks an improvement of five p... Read More


Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities so far this year, Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga stated. Ad... Read More


Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva produced before court

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was taken into custody by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been produced before the Mahara Magistrate's Court. Acco... Read More