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Two arrested with over Rs. 5.7M on money laundering charges

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Two suspects have been arrested on charges of money laundering and aiding and abetting money laundering, along with Rs. 5,745,000 in cash found in their possession. The arrests... Read More


Notice on bus and train services for today and tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that passenger transport buses will be in operation starting today (15), based on public need. The Director of Operations ... Read More


New access routes introduced for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has announced the introduction of three dedicated access routes in preparation for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is sc... Read More


US national arrested at BIA with 'Kush' cannabis worth Rs. 230M

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- An American national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (15), by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Cu... Read More


CEB issues another notice to rooftop solar system owners

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reiterated that owners of rooftop solar systems must switch off their units until 03.00 p.m. on a daily basis until 21 April if they recei... Read More


Extreme heat: Health experts share dos and don'ts

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Special attention must be paid to the prevailing extreme heat in the country, health experts warn. Consultant physician Dr. Nandana Dickmadugoda noted that the high temperature... Read More


Two dead, 2 injured in crash caused by drunk driver

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A three-wheeler driver and a passenger have died in an accident along the Kurunegala-Dambulla A6 road in Doratiyawa, Kurunegala this morning. According to Police, a double-cab ... Read More


Nearly 500,000 vehicles use expressways during New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The revenue generated from expressway tolls during the past four days has exceeded Rs. 170 million, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. A total of 497,223 vehicles have ... Read More


Shooter in former Boossa Prison superintendent's murder arrested at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The suspect allegedly responsible for the recent shooting of the retired Superintendent of the Boossa Prison was arrested this morning (15) by officers of the Criminal Investiga... Read More


Only 30-35% private buses in operation; SLTB ready to increase journeys

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Only 30 to 35% of the private buses are in operation today due to the low demand, says the Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijeratne. Wijer... Read More