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Devotees' unclaimed luggage to be handed over in Kandy

Colombo, April 28 -- The Civil Security Department is set to launch a programme to hand over uncollected luggage left behind by devotees who attended the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Da... Read More


SL must chart its own path in tourism: SLTDA chief

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Sri Lanka must forge its own path in global tourism rather than attempting to compete with high-volume travel destinations such as Thailand and Malaysia, the head of the country... Read More


Ranil arrives at Bribery Commission

Colombo, April 28 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Bribery Commission and is testifying at the moment, his office confirmed. Wickremesinghe was summoned before the Commiss... Read More


British national smuggling Rs. 63 Mn worth gold nabbed by Customs at BIA

Colombo, April 28 -- A UK national trying to smuggle in over two kilos of gold jewelry worth around Rs.63 million from Dubai was apprehended by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International ... Read More


CA dismisses Prasanna Ranawera's writ petition

Colombo, April 28 -- The Court of Appeal today dismissed the writ application filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who sought an order to prevent his arrest in connection with the alleged ille... Read More


Thailand decides not to return Muthu Raja to Sri Lanka

Colombo, April 28 -- The Thai government has announced that the elephant named Muthu Raja, which was taken to Thailand while under the care of the National Zoo, Dehiwala will not be returned to Sri La... Read More


Over 200 polls-related complaints within 24 hours

Colombo, April 28 -- A total of 203 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections have been reported, marking the highest number of complaints reported within a 24-hour period si... Read More


Suspect detained over seizure of heroin and 'Ice' worth Rs. 8 million

Colombo, April 28 -- A 27-year-old resident of Kadawatha was ordered to be detained for a period of seven days under Section 82(3) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance following his arr... Read More


China: A more trustworthy partner

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- According to the World Bank's latest report, Sri Lanka's economic growth rate is expected to reach 3.5% this year, consistent with the October forecast, but challenges from high... Read More


CBK complains to EC on misuse of her name in election campaign

Colombo, April 28 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has written to the National Election Commission over the unauthorised use of her name and photographs in election propaganda by... Read More