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37 Chinese nationals deported after detention at Welisara Centre

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Thirty-seven Chinese nationals including six women, who were arrested while engaging in illegal activities and detained at the Welisara Detention Centre, have been deported from Sr... और पढ़ें


Parliament to convene today for first sitting after New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Parliament is scheduled to convene today (05) for the first time following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. The session will commence at 9:30 a.m. under the patronage of S... और पढ़ें


Rainfall expected to increase over the island after tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology said. As... और पढ़ें


Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Former SriLankan Airlines' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the p... और पढ़ें


Two suspects linked to ''Loku Pattie'' arrested with pistol and drugs in Balapitiya

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Ambalangoda, Balapitiya area for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pistol, one magazine, 16 live rounds of ammunition, and 11.5 grams of t... और पढ़ें


Sajith Premadasa criticizes planned VAT increases, calls policy "extraction"

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticized the government's upcoming Value Added Tax (VAT) changes, saying that from July 1 Sri Lanka will widen the VAT net, raise rates, an... और पढ़ें


Official state ceremony held to welcome Maldivian President in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The official state reception ceremony for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (04) on a three-day official visit, was held today (05). According... और पढ़ें


US and Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The US military "blew up" six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Iran launched "multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats" at US Navy ships and at c... और पढ़ें


548 suspects arrested as police screen over 26,000 in island-wide raids

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Under the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a large number of individuals were taken into custody during island-wide operations conducted to prevent crime and dr... और पढ़ें


UAE suspends Dubai, Sharjah flights after Iranian 'drone strikes'

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Flights at major UAE hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, were temporarily suspended following reports of a drone attack in the emirate of... और पढ़ें