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Narcotics worth Rs. 10 bln and assault rifles seized from intercepted trawlers

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ma... Read More


Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- A seven-year-old student has died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the board of directors of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, police stated... Read More


PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who was on an official visit to Manila, Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka... Read More


Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in internati... Read More


Iraq shuts down oil port operations after tanker attacks

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Iraq's oil ports have completely stopped operations following Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in its waters. Operations at Iraq's oil terminals have been totally suspended b... Read More


Three crew members 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: Shipping firm

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Three crew members were "believed to be trapped" aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday (Mar 10) while travelling through the crucial Strait of ... Read More


Easter attacks probe shouldn't be diverted towards political rivalries or geopolitical agendas - Namal

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Easter Sunday attacks investigations should not be diverted towards political rivalries or geopolitical agendas, Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated. MP Rajapaksa noted... Read More


Sri Lanka court orders release of 84 Iranian sailors' bodies to embassy

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors, currently placed in two mobile cold storage units at the Galle National Hospital, have been ordered to be handed over to officials of the Embas... Read More


SC resumes hearing of appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for third day

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The hearing of the appeal filed by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against the prison sentences imposed by the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at... Read More


Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Pope Leo XIV is following events in the Middle East with concern and has expressed "profound sorrow for all the victims of the bombings" in the region, according to Vatican News... Read More