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Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of 'Kush' cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Two Sri Lankans have been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a co... Read More


Iran Speaker warns "enemies are preparing to occupy" Kharg Island

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned on Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country. "Based on some intellig... Read More


President meets Russia's Deputy Energy Minister to strengthen cooperation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, this evening (26) at the Presiden... Read More


Teacher union criticizes inquiry into absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Hambantota District Ceylon Teachers' Association has strongly condemned a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle seeking an explanation for teachers' absence fr... Read More


Iran war timeline is "approximately 4 to 6 weeks": White House

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has reiterated that the timeline for the war with Iran is still four to six weeks when asked if the conflict will end before Preside... Read More


Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Prices of essential goods have surged in the market following the recent increase in fuel prices, traders say. Wholesale dealers in Pettah report that the cost of key items suc... Read More


Appeals Court orders fresh trial in ex-MP Raviraj murder, sets aside acquittals

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment delivered by the Colombo High Court acquitting five defendants, including Sri Lanka Navy personnel, in connection with the killing... Read More


Bakery owners hold talks with Trade Minister over price hike concerns

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A discussion was held today (26) between the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, and local bakery manufacturers and b... Read More


IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the Int... Read More


US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- U.S. oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the previous day's losses as investors assessed prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran revie... Read More