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Businessman arrested at BIA over Rs. 7 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- A 28-year-old businessman has been arrested by Airport Customs officers after attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 7.02 million into the c... Read More


Landslide reported on Kandy-Colombo Road in Kadugannawa

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- A landslide has been reported in the Kadugannawa area along the Kandy-Colombo main road, with a mound of earth and rocks falling onto the roadway, police said. A motorcycle has b... Read More


No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026, PUCSL announces

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the fourth quarter of 2026. The Commission said its r... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath and personal secretary ordered to be produced in court on Nov. 20

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that remanded Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and his personal secretary, Sumathipala Liyanarachchi, who are in remand custo... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to several districts extended

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. A... Read More


Advisory issued for deep-sea areas ahead of developing low-pressure system

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal, warning multi-day fishing ve... Read More


No NPP member involved in bribery, corruption or fraud: Cabinet Spokesman

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that no member of the National People's Power (NPP) is involved in bribery, corruption or fraudulent activities, stressing ... Read More


NPP-held Beruwala Urban Council's 2027 budget defeated

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The 2027 Budget of the Beruwala Urban Council, controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of one vote. The budget was put to a vote during t... Read More


ADB approves US$ 300 million for water supply and sanitation projects in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka. The fun... Read More


Nishantha Ranatunga granted bail

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga. He was produ... Read More