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Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor's husband remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The former National People's Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor's husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura with heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a sch... Read More


Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga produced before court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been produced before the Colombo Magistra... Read More


NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The National People's Power (NPP) today (11) succeeded in passing the inaugural budget of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha in Puttalam with the support of the United National... Read More


Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen once again following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. The price of gold crossed US$ 4,120 an ounce in the wor... Read More


Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The proposal to increase the daily wage of plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750, marks the beginning of the government's efforts to ensure fair compensation and improve... Read More


Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Ma... Read More


Over 1,000 arrested in "Nation United" island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested yesterday (10) under the launch of the nationwide operation to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme "A Nation United", ... Read More


Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A total of 693 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Police say there has been a noticeable rise in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Colombo city and across the Western Province. Police noted that over the past few days, ... Read More


Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Maldivian police have officially confirmed that a Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody by Maldivian security forces within the country's maritime boundary contained a... Read More