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Woman linked to 'Kudu Salindu' arrested with 'Ice' worth over Rs. 1 mln

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A woman suspected to be connected to the drug network of notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin 'Kudu Salindu' of Panadura has been arrested with crystal methamphetamine ('... Read More


Interim report on public service salary scheme presented to Ministerial Consultative Committee

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- An interim report containing proposals and ideas for establishing the necessary framework and formal institution to develop a structured salary scheme and enhance professionalism... Read More


COPE reviews Colombo Port's East Terminal delays & contractor's Rs. 4,227M compensation claim

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Extended discussions were held at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) regarding the delay in construction activities of the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and... Read More


Gazette issued amending maximum retail prices of canned fish

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A Gazette notification has been issued amending the maximum retail prices (MRPs) imposed for canned fish, effective from today (15). The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), throug... Read More


Disciplinary action against Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake, who had been serving as the Acting Senior DIG in charge of the Police Administration Division, has reportedly... Read More


Indian HC meets ITAK leaders, discusses widening Sri Lanka-India relations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran and Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanick... Read More


Ex-NPP councilor's husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Professional Principals' Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying details regarding the alleged school principal who was arrested with narcotics rec... Read More


Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa has appeared before the Colombo Magistrate's Court this morning (14) after a warrant was issue... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident early this morning (14) near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Warakapola Police Division. Warakapola Police... Read More


Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A hotel employee has been taken into custody by the Colombo Fort Police following a complaint lodged by a Dutch female tourist regarding the theft of foreign currency from her wa... Read More