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Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude earthquake; tsunami warning issued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Iwate Prefecture in Japan following a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast today (09), measuring a 4 on Japan's seismic in... Read More


Woman arrested with 6kg of heroin in Seenigama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated. Meanwhile, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and ques... Read More


Six arrested over Seenigama heroin case detained for 7 days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days. The su... Read More


Sri Lankan security team departs for Maldives to investigate drug-smuggling vessel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A special team of Sri Lankan security forces has departed for the Maldives to investigate a fishing vessel transporting drugs and its crew, who were taken into custody by Maldivia... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs achieves historic single-day revenue; nears annual target

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Customs says it is on track to meet its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days. Customs Director Chandana Punchihewa stated that the department recor... Read More


'Sarvajana Trust' inaugurated to promote entrepreneurship and national well-being

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The 'Sarvajana Trust', established to further the vision of setting up an entrepreneurial state and a happy nation, was inaugurated recently in Colombo. The event was chaired by ... Read More


Kotahena shooting victim identified as associate of 'Pukudu Kanna'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Investigations have revealed that the individual who was killed in the shooting incident in the Kotahena area last night (07) was an associate of notorious underworld figure Balac... Read More


Over 1,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- A total of 1,087 suspects were arrested during island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (07) under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics... Read More


STF nab 03 suspects with large haul of heroin in Galle

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three individuals today (08) in possession of a large quantity of heroin during a raid conducted in the Seenigama area of Galle, p... Read More


Bail applications of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando rejected

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered the rejection of bail applications filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were convic... Read More