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90-day detention orders obtained on 5 major underworld figures

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Police have obtained detention orders under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to detain and interrogate five high-profile underworld figures, including 'Kehelbaddara Padme', ... Read More


Sri Lanka's future depends on innovative and socially conscious youth - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that focus is being placed on enhancing the quality of the agricultural sector by utilizing digital and innovative tech... Read More


Gold rushes to record high above US$3,500 on US rate cut expectations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Gold sailed past US$3,500 per ounce to a record high on Tuesday (Sep 2), as a weaker dollar and mounting expectations of a United States Federal Reserve interest rate cut in Sept... Read More


North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing in armoured train

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing, where he will be attending a military parade, reports say. The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will... Read More


First coconut seed production unit in North launched by President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated today (02) in Pallai under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the Nor... Read More


Acting Director of Police Cultural Division SSP Sathish Gamage further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamage, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Briber... Read More


Eight-hour traffic jams in Delhi suburb as rains wreak havoc

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Thousands of commuters in one of India's wealthiest suburbs were stuck on roads for six to eight hours due to rain-triggered traffic gridlock on Monday. The incident has sparked... Read More


Committee to be named to provide proposals to improve standard of food offered in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A decision has been taken to appoint a committee to provide recommendations to enhance the safety of food and beverages in Parliament. The decision was taken by the House Commit... Read More


Two suspects arrested with 'hashish' worth Rs. 10million

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Two individuals have been arrested with a large consignment of 'hashish' worth approximately Rs. 10 million, the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Detective Bureau said. Police hav... Read More


President Anura Kumara in Jaffna to inaugurate several development projects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate today (01) in several events to inaugurate and commence work on new development projects in Jaffna. The third phas... Read More