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Narcotics haul seized from fishing trawler estimated to be worth around Rs. 2.8 billion

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara, stated that the estimated street value of the narcotics haul seized aboard the multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri ... Read More


Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Over 102 kilograms of the narcotic substance heroin have been recovered from the intercepted local multi-day fishing trawler that was seized by the Sri Lanka Navy, last night (07... Read More


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 1.4 bln in first two months of 2026

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in workers' remittances in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the r... Read More


Sri Lankan Ambassador urges vigilance for nationals in Northern Israel

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has called attention to the safety of Sri Lankans serving in the northern region of Israel amid the current conflict situati... Read More


Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions - Trade Minister

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that global price increases are beyond domestic control and that a reductio... Read More


23 rounds fired at house linked to 'Batuwatte Chamara' now operating as elderly home

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Further details have emerged regarding the shooting incident reported early this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of an alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuw... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath and India's Jaishankar discuss regional developments

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that he held a "warm and constructive" meeting with India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. In a post shared on X... Read More


Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler transporting a... Read More


Chief custodian of Kataragama Devalaya passes away

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Chief Lay Custodian (Kapu Dhurandhara) of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Somipala T. Ratnayake, has reportedly passed away at the age of 87. Published by HT Digital Co... Read More


Shooting reported at house of 'Batuwatte Chamara's' wife in Ja-Ela

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- A shooting incident was reported this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuwatte Chamara'. Police said the shot was fired... Read More