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Economic stability in region, for countries like SL, dependent on security - Indian High Commissioner

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in an interview with Daily Mirror, said that economic stability in the region, especially for countries lik... Read More


Over 15,000 MT of salt washed away by rain in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- While the authorities are struggling to cope with a huge salt shortage in the country more than 15,000 metric tons of harvested salt intended for collection have been washed away ... Read More


Tough airport security prompts smugglers to use Indo-Ceylon ferry service for drug trafficking - Agencies

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Strict security facilities currently in place at the country's main international airports sponsored by local law enforcement agencies, seemed to have prompted the smugglers to ch... Read More


CSE boosted by massive gains as global economic tensions ease

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its bullish momentum, recording substantial volumes and turnover as the market closed above the 16,300 mark. The rally was primarily dri... Read More


Troop of monkeys invade Wildlife DG's residence

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A troop of monkeys have reportedly been causing disturbances at the residence of the Acting Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), located in the Kaduw... Read More


BASL raises alarm over online attack on judicial officers

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over a surge in online content, including social media posts, that it says unfairly targets judicial officers an... Read More


NMRA CEO Saveen Semage resigns

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Dr. Saveen Semage has tendered his resignation, effective Saturday (17). Speaking to Daily Mi... Read More


Thai youth from Bangkok with Rs.79 Mn worth Kush nabbed at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A 21-year-old Thai youth arriving from Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was detained by Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle in 'Kush' Cannabis worth over Rs. 79 million ... Read More


Chamara Sampath granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been released on bail by the Badulla Magistrate's Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Inves... Read More


Mahindananda appears before court

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Magistrate's Court this morning following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest. The Colombo C... Read More