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Drug trafficker 'Potta Amila' arrested along with three associates

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A key member of an organized crime gang and known drug trafficker, 'Potta Amila' has been arrested by the Moragahahena Police, along with three of his close associates. The sus... Read More


World's oldest person, 116, meets King Charles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- King Charles III has made a special visit to the world's oldest person, who told him she remembered "all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you". Ethel Caterha... Read More


18-year-old from Malta arrested with materials suspected to be used in manufacturing 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- An 18-year-old from Malta has been arrested with materials suspected to be used in manufacturing Methamphetamine 'Ice' during a raid in Weligama, police stated. The individual ... Read More


Chinese 'research ship' Yuan Wang 5 re-enters Indian Ocean after three years

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Three years after its controversial entry into the Indian Ocean, China's Yuan Wang 5 - a vessel officially designated as a 'research ship' but widely recognised as a sophisticat... Read More


Body of a male found near canal in Ibbagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A body of a young male who had died under mysterious circumstances has been discovered near a canal in Ibbagamuwa by the Gokarella Police. The deceased has been identified as a... Read More


Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A mild tremor shook Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon (21). According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the tremor was recorded at 12:0... Read More


No cuts to religious education and aesthetic subjects - Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Under the current government, there will be no reduction or removal of religious education or aesthetic subjects in any way, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has affirmed. ... Read More


Investigative report on substance found in Netolpitiya due next week

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The investigative report on the substances discovered on a plot of land in Netolpitiya, Tangalle is expected to be released to police next week, the National Dangerous Drugs Con... Read More


CAA conducts 70 rice-related raids last week

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A total of 70 raids related to rice have been conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) last week. The CAA said the raids included 55 raids on rice sales and 15 other r... Read More


Sri Lanka's commitment to ensure Indian Ocean remains zone of peace reaffirmed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's longstanding commitment to ensuring that the Indian Ocean remain... Read More