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Suspect arrested with heroin, 'Ice' and cocaine worth over Rs. 50 mln

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Sapugaskanda area for the possession of a large consignment of narcotics valued at over Rs. 50 million. Officials from the Kalutara District ... Read More


Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Another suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the recent incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well. ... Read More


Health Secretary warns of increased health risks amidst rising temperatures

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka's health authorities have warned that a significant rise in environmental temperatures is currently being experienced, primarily due to a combination of climatic facto... Read More


Appeals and objections called for 2nd phase of 'Aswesuma' Scheme

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a notice regarding the publication of the qualified beneficiary list under the second phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme... Read More


CAA conducts special raids against errant traders ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says a special programme has been implemented to safeguard consumers ahead of the upcoming festive season. CAA Director Asela Bandara state... Read More


Luxury private bus catches fire on expressway; No Injuries reported

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A luxury private passenger transport bus traveling from Colombo to Kataragama has reportedly caught fire near the Welipanna interchange on the Southern Expressway this afternoon... Read More


Railway Dept. issues notice on Ambepussa-Alawwa train services

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Department of Railways has issued an announcement regarding the restriction of train operations to a single track between Ambepussa and Alawwa to facilitate permanent repair... Read More


Water levels drop rapidly in several reservoirs in N'Eliya

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The water levels in several reservoirs across the Nuwara Eliya District have dropped rapidly due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. The water levels at the Upper Kotmale... Read More


Suspension of tuition classes on Wednesdays a request, not an order: official

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has requested teachers to suspend all tuition classes held on Wednesdays. However, he clarified that this... Read More


Opposition Leader urges Sri Lanka to 'follow suit' after India's fuel duty cuts

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Following India's decision to cut special excise duties on petrol and diesel, Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, has urged the government to do the same on fuel pr... Read More