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Sacks suspected to contain narcotics recovered from Talalla Beach

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- A stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics was recovered from Talalla Beach in Matara this morning (24), the Sri Lanka Navy said. The sacks were discovered during a special ... Read More


Satyagraha demanding release of Gnanasara Thero enters ninth day

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, enters i... Read More


Bus suspected of transporting shooter in Akuregoda double murder seized

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- In connection with the investigation into the assassination of an attorney-at-law and his wife in a parking lot within the Thalangama Police Division on February 13, 2026, investi... Read More


One soldier killed, several injured after army vehicle crashes into tree

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- A soldier has reportedly died, with eleven others injured following an accident involving an Army vehicle in the Keeliyankudiyiruppu area, along the Mannar-Talaimannar main road, ... Read More


'Red' warning issued for strong winds, rough seas as low-pressure area intensifies

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day vessels in the Bay of Bengal deep-sea areas. It warned that the low-pressur... Read More


Formal procedure to recruit qualified, skilled personnel into education system: PM

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a formal procedure is being developed not only to improve infrastructure in schools but also to recruit qualified and skilled per... Read More


Reports claiming President was admitted to private hospital are false: President's Office

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The President's Office has confirmed that reports circulating on social media claiming that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was admitted to a private hospital due to a sudden i... Read More


Police warn public of financial scams linked to online dating applications

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to exercise extreme caution when interacting with unfamiliar individuals through online platforms, particularly dating applications, as repor... Read More


Over 475kg of 'Ice' and heroin found in sacks recovered from Talalla Beach - Navy

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Authorities have confirmed that the packages weighing 561 kg and 705 g, recovered from Thalalla Beach in Galle this morning (24) during a special joint operation by the Sri Lanka ... Read More


Gazette issued on procedures regarding removal of imprisoned Buddhist monks' robes

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification outlining the procedures to be followed regarding the removal of monastic robes when a ... Read More