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21 arrested with drugs at party organised through social media

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- A total of 21 individuals have been taken into custody along with drugs during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through social media in Welivita, Kaduwela, police ... Read More


21 wild elephants shot recently; special probe initiated - Dy Minster

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody stated that a total of 21 wild elephants have been shot in recent days, prompting the launch of a special investigation into the inc... Read More


Police arrest 4 suspects connected to Lalith Kannangara's drug network

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Four individuals allegedly connected to the drug trafficking operations of 'Bus Laliya', also known as Lalith Kannangara - a Dubai-based figure believed to be running a Sri Lanka... Read More


More details revealed in pregnant deer killing incident involving police officers

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Police have uncovered more details during the interrogation of suspects arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a pregnant deer that was pregnant in the Makulugaswewa ... Read More


Govt to launch 'Think Tank' for rural economic revitalization, says PM

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate steps to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centered on revitalizing... Read More


Four including cops arrested for killing pregnant deer remanded

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The four suspects, including two Police Sergeants, who were arrested in connection with the killing of a pregnant deer within the Heenugala Reserve at Makulugaswewa, Galewela, ha... Read More


809 schools designated as 'national schools' in name only - COPA reveals

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- It has been revealed during a meeting of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that a sum of over Rs. 2.4 million has been spent solely on name boards to designate 809 provinci... Read More


Navy arrests 65 for engaging in illegal fishing activities

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- In a series of separate operations conducted within nearly two weeks between 09 and 22 July, the Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended a total of 65 individuals involved in various ille... Read More


Social spending, protecting vulnerable an indicative target in IMF program - SL Mission Chief

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has underscored the importance of sustaining Sri Lanka's reform momentum and safeguarding macroeconomic stability, following a week-long mis... Read More


Sri Lanka calls for peaceful dialogue on Cambodia-Thailand border clashes

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has called for a peaceful resolution to the recent clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Fore... Read More