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Main suspect detained for questioning following arrest of 22 monks with narcotics at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The alleged main suspect, a Buddhist monk, who is accused of orchestrating the movement of 22 members of the clergy arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers are likely at some... Read More


Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends: Officials

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing that d... Read More


State officials under investigation over USD 2.5 million cyber heist

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka has described the payment of USD 2.5 million by the Treasury to cybercriminals as an act of serious irrespo... Read More


Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that "some agreements have been reached" with Oman during his meeting with officials in Muscat, citing the Strait of Hormu... Read More


No irregularities in Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, Dy Minister states

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Donations received for the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund are securely held in the Treasury, according to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. An... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna remanded

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police this morning (27), has been remanded. MP Archchuna has been remanded unti... Read More


Locomotive operators to strictly observe speed limits, warn of possible train delays

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Locomotive engine drivers will strictly adhere to prescribed speed limits in future, the Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has announced while warning that this may result i... Read More


European Commission Chief says 'too early' to lift Iran sanctions

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- It is too soon to lift sanctions against Iran in return for reopen the Strait of Hormuz, said Ursula von der Leyen in a slap down to Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor. Iran... Read More


SJB extends invitation to UNP for Colombo May Day rally

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has extended an invitation to the United National Party (UNP) to attend its May Day rally, which is scheduled to be held in Colombo this year. ... Read More