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Woman arrested with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 33 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a young Sri Lankan woman who arrived in the island from Bangalore, India, while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kus... Read More


Govt. to provide Rs. 15,000 subsidy for secondary crops for 'Yala' season

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a decision has been taken to provide a subsidy of Rs. 15,000 for additional crops cultivated on paddy fields for the upcoming 'Yala'... Read More


Second day of 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' draws massive crowds to Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Today marks the second day of the 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa,' a rare and sacred opportunity for both local and foreign devotees to witness the revered Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Bu... Read More


Public interest low in upcoming LG election: PAFFREL

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) states that no major incidents have been reported since campaigning for the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election began. H... Read More


50 rounds of live ammunition discovered in Athurugiriya

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Athurugiriya Police have successfully recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition used for T56 firearms, along with a sharp weapon, following a disclosure made by a suspect in police... Read More


Asian U18 Athletics: Sri Lanka's Tharushi Abisheka wins Gold

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Sri Lanka's Tharushi Abisheka has won the Gold medal in the Women's 800m event at the Asian Under 18 Athletics Championships 2025 being held in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Shavind... Read More


CID arrests associate of 'Pilleyan'

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an associate of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias 'Pillayan' over the incident of the disappeara... Read More


Govt won't rush finding solutions for country's persistent unresolved issues: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya claims that Sri Lanka's illicit narcotics trade could not be dismantled in the past due to those involved in drug trafficking being shielde... Read More


'Siri Dalada Wandanawa' to commence today in Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- "Siri Dalada Wandanawa", the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, being held for the first time in 16 years, is scheduled to commence at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth ... Read More


Heavy traffic on Southern Expressway due to accident

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A lorry travelling from Colombo to Dodangoda on the Southern Expressway has toppled near the 17th Kilometre Post. The lorry, which was transporting Dhal, had overturned due to ... Read More