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37 red-labeled containers released without any scanning, Mujibur claims in parliament

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The report of the committee appointed by the President to investigate allegations regarding the release of containers without undergoing scanning was tabled in Parliament today (... Read More


Colombo HC to consider petition filed by ex-Minister Duminda in July

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Duminda Dissanayake-who is currently in remand custody in connection with the seizure of a gold-plat... Read More


Colombo Port container clearance delay resolved, says Customs

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs states that the congestion and the delays previously experienced in the clearance of import containers at the Colombo Harbour have now been resolved. Media Spo... Read More


Beechcraft KA-350 aircraft deployed to locate missing fishermen in Tangalle seas

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Beechcraft KA-350 aircraft has been deployed this morning (29) to locate the two missing fishermen who were onboard a multi-day fishing vessel which ... Read More


Beruwala Boat Accident: Bodies of two fishermen wash ashore

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The bodies of the two fishermen onboard a boat which capsized off the coast of Moragalla, Beruwala yesterday (28), have reportedly washed ashore at the Bentota Beach this morning... Read More


Delhi to see Its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud seeding scheduled between July 4 and 11, subject to weath... Read More


Committee appointed to investigate recent fishing vessel capsizing incidents

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, announced that a special committee has been appointed to investigate the recent incidents of fishing ves... Read More


Eight persons who went missing after visiting Hanthana Mountain Range rescued

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A group of eight individuals, including children between the ages of 12 and 24, who went missing while visiting the Hanthana Mountain Range in Kandy has been rescued. Due to the... Read More


Police steps in to rescue youth from drowning in seas off Ussangoda Beach

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Sri Lanka Police lifeguards have rescued two youth from drowning after the duo who went for a swim at the Ussangoda Beach was caught in a strong current and dragged into the sea.... Read More


5.3-magnitude earthquake hits central Pakistan

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning (Jun 29), according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or... Read More