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18-year-old from Malta arrested with materials suspected to be used in manufacturing 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- An 18-year-old from Malta has been arrested with materials suspected to be used in manufacturing Methamphetamine 'Ice' during a raid in Weligama, police stated. The individual ... Read More


Chinese 'research ship' Yuan Wang 5 re-enters Indian Ocean after three years

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Three years after its controversial entry into the Indian Ocean, China's Yuan Wang 5 - a vessel officially designated as a 'research ship' but widely recognised as a sophisticat... Read More


Body of a male found near canal in Ibbagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A body of a young male who had died under mysterious circumstances has been discovered near a canal in Ibbagamuwa by the Gokarella Police. The deceased has been identified as a... Read More


Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A mild tremor shook Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon (21). According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the tremor was recorded at 12:0... Read More


No cuts to religious education and aesthetic subjects - Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Under the current government, there will be no reduction or removal of religious education or aesthetic subjects in any way, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has affirmed. ... Read More


Investigative report on substance found in Netolpitiya due next week

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The investigative report on the substances discovered on a plot of land in Netolpitiya, Tangalle is expected to be released to police next week, the National Dangerous Drugs Con... Read More


CAA conducts 70 rice-related raids last week

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A total of 70 raids related to rice have been conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) last week. The CAA said the raids included 55 raids on rice sales and 15 other r... Read More


Sri Lanka's commitment to ensure Indian Ocean remains zone of peace reaffirmed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's longstanding commitment to ensuring that the Indian Ocean remain... Read More


President to leave for US tomorrow to attend UN General Assembly

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for the United States tomorrow (22). During this visit, President Dissanayake is expected to attend the 80th session of... Read More


CEB workers to further intensify trade union action from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Several trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have announced that they will intensify their trade union action further against the proposed restructuring of the CEB... Read More