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30kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Masar

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A total of 30 kilograms of Kerala cannabis, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 10.5 million, has been seized during a joint operation conducted in the Masar area... Read More


Protesting fishermen to meet President for discussion today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Fishermen engaged in a Satyagraha campaign in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding permission to carry out Madel (seine net) fishing activities using tract... Read More


Sajith claims all five coal shipments to Lakvijaya Plant were substandard

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that all five shipments of coal imported for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai contained substandard coal. The Opposition... Read More


First phase of first school term for 2026 ends

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The first phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. Accordingly, the Ministry stated that all government and government-... Read More


Second phase of first school term for 2026 ends

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The second phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. Accordingly, the Ministry stated that all government and government... Read More


Case against ex-Minister Keheliya and family fixed for trial

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members, over allegations of... Read More


Retired Water Board GM arrested on corruption charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A retired former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has been arrested yesterday (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery ... Read More


Vehicle importers predict price hikes with new tax from April 1

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has stated that a 2.5% tax has been introduced on imported vehicles, effective from April 01, 2026. The Spokesperson of t... Read More


Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A total of 820 individuals were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (12) under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign. The operation, carried out by the... Read More


Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The commitment was mad... Read More