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Man arrested with over 196kg of Kerala cannabis in Dompe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- An individual has been arrested with a stock of Kerala cannabis during a special raid conducted by a team of officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF). The raid was carr... Read More


India resumes direct flights to Chinese mainland after 5 years

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- India on Sunday night resumed direct flights to the Chinese mainland after a five-year hiatus, Indian officials said. The resumption was kick-started from the Netaji Subhash Cha... Read More


Weligama PS chairman murder: 72-hour detention orders obtained on 6 suspects

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka Police has been allowed to detain for 72 hours the six suspects, including the suspected gunman and the motorcycle rider arrested over the killing of Weligama Pradeshiy... Read More


Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- An 'Amber' weather advisory has been issued for strong winds for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and the Trincom... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga named Best Male Athlete at South Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka's javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga has been adjudged the Best Male Athlete at the fourth South Asian Athletics Championships held in Ranchi, India. The championship co... Read More


Police sergeant dies in road accident in Wellawaya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- An individual has died in a road accident that occurred along the Wellawaya- Thanamalwila main road in Adawelayaya, Wellawaya. The accident had occurred when an army bus traveli... Read More


Nearly 30,000 individuals inspected during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A total of 781 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


3,500MT of 'Ponni Samba' rice imported to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A total of 3,500 metric tons of 'Ponni Samba' rice have been imported into the country, Sri Lanka Customs has stated. The decision to import 'Ponni Samba' rice has been taken by... Read More


Major US airports face ground stops and flight delays amid ongoing government shutdown

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Major airports across the U.S. issued ground stops or delays Sunday amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey issued a gro... Read More


Woman murders 3-year-old son before taking own life

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A woman has reportedly murdered her own child and then committed suicide by hanging herself in the Kahatapitiya area of Batapola. Batapola Police said that the bodies of the wom... Read More