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'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder: Alleged shooter & other suspects further remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of a group of suspects, including the alleged shooter, arrested in connection with the murder of underworld figure S... Read More


NPP-held Soranathota PS budget defeated for second time

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The 2026 budget of the Soranathota Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated for the second time today (21) by a margin of one... Read More


Appeals Court upholds death sentence on five over 2019 drug charges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Court of Appeal today (21) upheld the death sentence imposed on five defendants convicted of transporting over 152 kilograms of heroin along the southern coast in 2019, by th... Read More


Over 1,400kg of narcotics seized so far under 'Nation United' island-wide operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A large quantity of narcotics has been seized thus far under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign, launched on October 30, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the ... Read More


MP Archchuna alleges death threats in Parliament Cafeteria

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has alleged that a Puttalam District MP of the National People's Power (NPP) made death threats against him at the Parli... Read More


Former SJB councillor arrested over narcotics seized from fishing boat

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). He has been arrested in connection with the ... Read More


US-Sri Lanka defense agreement tabled in Parliament for the second time

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The defence agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the United States will be tabled in Parliament for the second time today (20), the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Ar... Read More


Attention drawn towards accurately surveying and mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Attention has been drawn towards the importance of accurately surveying and swiftly completing the mapping of all land plots in Sri Lanka during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversig... Read More


FM invites Indian filmmakers to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath invited Indian investors and filmmakers to consider Sri Lanka as a prime destination for film productio... Read More


25-30% transgender sex workers in Sri Lanka addicted to drugs, new survey reveals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A recent survey has revealed that between 25% and 30% of transgender sex workers in the country are addicted to drugs. The information was uncovered through a survey conducted b... Read More