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Three Sri Lankan women from Thailand nabbed with Rs.120 Mn worth Kush at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Three local females attempting to smuggle in Rs. 120 million worth of Kush concealed in electrical appliances from Thailand were arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandarana... Read More


Cabinet approves relief for low-income depositors affected by withholding tax

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide relief to low-income individuals affected by the recent increase in the withholding tax rate from 5% to 10%, introduced under the In... Read More


Bribery Commission files case against former Minister Chandrani Bandara

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment against former Minister Chandrani Bandara before the Colombo High Court over al... Read More


Police identify 52 areas with highest crime rate: Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Sri Lanka Police have identified 52 police areas countrywide with the highest crime rate, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament today. He said law enfo... Read More


Directive from President to renovate canals, drainage system in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- In response to the rapid rise in dengue and chikungunya cases in the Colombo District, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address t... Read More


Wildlife Dept. gets 3,500 permanent Multi-tasking Officers to maintain electric fences

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Public Service Commission has approved the permanent appointment of 3,500 Multi-tasking Officers attached to the Wildlife Department to maintain electric fences, Environment M... Read More


Gold-coloured firearm found in Colombo apartment complex

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A suspected T56 assault rifle was recovered from a luxury apartment at the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo following a tip-off from a security officer, police said. The ... Read More


President demoted war heroes to ordinary soldiers: Namal

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Colombo, May 20 (Daily Mirror) - While difficultly paying tribute to the war heroes, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reduced the war heroes to ordinary soldiers, Parliamentaria... Read More


CSE ends lower as investor activity slows ASPI and S&P SL20 decline

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note, reversing its recent upward momentum. The downturn was attributed to low investor activity during the day. The All Sha... Read More


US Embassy warns public of fake social media accounts posing as officials

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a warning to the public about a recent surge in fake social media accounts impersonating embassy officials. In an official statement, the ... Read More