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Large stock of seized narcotics destroyed following court proceedings

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A consignment of narcotics, for which legal proceedings had been concluded, was destroyed today (27) at an incineration facility in Laktowatta, Wanathawilluwa. The destroyed dr... Read More


Discussion held to broaden IRD's tax revenue and recover outstanding tax arrears

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Department of Inland Revenue was held this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. During t... Read More


Russia will do everything to bring peace to the Middle East, Putin tells Araghchi

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East during a meeting in Saint Petersburg o... Read More


Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. Transport Superintendent Asanka Samarasinghe stated that th... Read More


52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Anuradhapura. According to... Read More


''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The sixth day of the ''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk is set to commence today (27) near the Abeysekaraaramaya, Yakkala. The walk is scheduled to proceed up to the Kelaniya Raja Maha... Read More


Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between th... Read More


Govt. to launch program to resettle 1,000 persons affected by Cyclone Ditwah in May

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A coordination meeting on the construction of interim shelters for communities affected by the Cyclone 'Ditwah' was held at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of the Depu... Read More


Main suspect detained for questioning following arrest of 22 monks with narcotics at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The alleged main suspect, a Buddhist monk, who is accused of orchestrating the movement of 22 members of the clergy arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers are likely at some... Read More