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Lorry carrying 200 kg of 'Ice' and heroin seized in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A lorry transporting around 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice) and heroin was seized in Tangalle, said police. Meanwhile, four new unused revolver... Read More


British PM set to announce recognition of Palestinian state today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The move comes after the prime minister ... Read More


47-year-old Karandeniya PS Chairman dies due to sudden illness

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Chairman of Karandeniya Pradeshiya Sabha Mahil Munasinghe, has passed away due to a sudden illness. It has been reported that he became suddenly ill this morning (21) while eng... Read More


White House says new H-1B visa fee applies only to new applicants

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The White House said on Saturday that the new 100,000-U.S.-dollar fee for H-1B visas will not apply to current holders of valid visas re-entering the United States, following co... Read More


Special island-wide police raids result in over 700 arrests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka Police announced that a total of 714 suspects were arrested yesterday (20) during island-wide operations conducted under the instructions of the Inspector General of P... Read More


21-year-old youth attacked to death over personal dispute

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A youth has been attacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Balawathgama area of the Hemmathagama Police Division. The incident occurred last night (20), police said. The de... Read More


Drug shortage stems from procurement issues, not financial constraints - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the prevailing shortage of medicines within the country is not due to financial constraints. Speaking at a ceremony in Ampara,... Read More


Indian naval ship 'INS SATPURA' arrives at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Indian Naval Ship 'INS SATPURA' has arrived at the Port of Colombo for replenishment and service requirements yesterday (20). The ship has been welcomed by the Sri Lanka Na... Read More


Israel presses on with Gaza City assault, at least 60 Palestinians killed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at le... Read More


All passenger transport drivers required to obtain 'PT License' by December 31 - Transport Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated that it is mandatory to all drivers engaged in passenger transport to obtain a "PT License"... Read More