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Two Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Two Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12,000 cigarettes allegedly imported without payment of customs duties during a raid in Colpetty. The raid was carried out by a t... Read More


Man arrested for spreading unverified claims about alleged LTTE camp

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged dissemination of unverified and false information through social media regarding... Read More


19-year-old arrested in Colombo over Rs. 10.4 million 'Undiyal' transaction.

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- A 19-year-old individual has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act following a raid within the Dam Street P... Read More


Second Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade the streets tonight

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The second Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will parade the streets today (19). The second Kumbal Perahera will commence at the auspicious time of 6:41 p.m... Read More


Government to fast-track compensation for drought-affected farmers

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The government has taken steps to expedite compensation payments to farmers whose paddy and other crops have been damaged by the prevailing dry weather conditions, the Agricultura... Read More


19-year-old arrested in Colombo over Rs. 10.4 million 'Undiyal' transaction

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- A 19-year-old individual has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act following a raid within the Dam Street P... Read More


2026 Kandy Esala Perahera: First Kumbal Perahera parades the streets

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The first Kumbal Perahera of the 2026 Kandy Esala Festival commenced at the auspicious time of 6:52 p.m. today (18), with the historic procession making its way through the street... Read More


Six petitions filed against 22nd Constitutional Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Six petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament today (18). The petitions have bee... Read More


Sri Lanka secures US$200 million ADB loan for trade and investment development

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The government has secured a US$200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the country's Trade, Investment and Industry Development Programme. The loan ... Read More


Sri Lanka faces new economic 'war' after 2028, ex-President Ranil warns

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another serious economic crisis after 2028 unless the country takes urgent steps to increase its foreign... Read More