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10 arrested with narcotics at party organised through Facebook

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A total of 10 individuals have been taken into custody along with narcotics during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through Facebook in Gorakana Panadura, police st... Read More


Eight arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Rideemaliyadda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A total of eight individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the illegal excavations carried out in the Urakote Kanda area of Rideemaliyadda this morning (05), alleged... Read More


Israeli minister slams New York mayor elect Mamdani as 'Hamas supporter'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Israel's diaspora minister on Wednesday (Nov 5) slammed New York's leftist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a "Hamas supporter" and called on the city's Jews to move to Israel follow... Read More


Sri Lanka - UAE joint commission concludes in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Second Session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully concluded in Colombo. The session was co-chaired by the Depu... Read More


38kg of cannabis seized in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A stock of 38kg of cannabis has been seized during a search operation conducted in the Uchchamunai Lagoon in Kalpitiya by the Sri Lanka Navy. During a search operation conducted ... Read More


No Ministry approval to drive wild elephants into forest reserves - Spokesperson

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The Ministry of Environment has not granted approval for the on-going campaign launched to drive away wild elephants that have entered villages into forest reserves in Hambantota ... Read More


Over 700 persons arrested in special police raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A total of 736 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


CBSL Governor prepared to appear before Parliament to provide answers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- If there are delays in providing answers to questions raised by Members of Parliament regarding Sri Lanka's economy, Central Bank representatives are prepared to appear before Par... Read More


More details revealed on Ambalangoda shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Further information has been revealed regarding the fatal shooting of a businessman in front of the main public library belonging to the Ambalangoda Urban Council yesterday (04) m... Read More


Suspect arrested with firearm and 'Ice' in Mulleriyawa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A suspect has been arrested with a firearm and a quantity of the narcotic substance 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) in the Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha area of Mulleriyawa. Poli... Read More