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Cyclone Montha to make landfall in India tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Montha, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm later today, is expected to make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India with wind speeds touching 90-10... Read More


Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The island-wide anti-drug operation is scheduled to commence on Thursday (30), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has stated. The operation, under the theme "Nation Uni... Read More


Indian national arrested at BIA with nearly 3kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A foreign passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) carrying a stock of heroin valued at Rs. 34 million, has been arrested by officers of the Narcotic... Read More


Several spells of showers expected today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (27), ... Read More


Suspected shooter in Weligama PS Chairman's murder produced before JMO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The suspected shooter in connection with the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was arrested in Nawinna last evening (26), has been pro... Read More


Hand grenade found in front of house in Wellampitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A hand grenade has been discovered in the road in front of house at a housing complex located on Donald Perera Mawatha in Wellampitiya. The discovery was made following a search... Read More


Sri Lanka and Australia sign bilateral debt restructuring agreements

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Australia have entered into bilateral agreements on external debt restructuring, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's ... Read More


Kuwait Airways resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Kuwait Airways on Monday launched direct flights to Colombo after two years of codeshare operations. The first flight arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katu... Read More


Steps will be taken to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad: FM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Steps will be taken in the future to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans workingabroad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has stated.... Read More


Jaffna named one of the best places to visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Jaffna has been named as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026, by global travel publication Lonely Planet. Jaffna, known as a cultural travel destination... Read More