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Gold prices fall by Rs. 5,000 after reaching record highs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A significant decline in gold prices was recorded in the local market today (21), following a sharp increase over the past week. The price of a pound of gold has dropped by arou... Read More


No decision to stop lawyers and doctors from using car passes - Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification passes displayed on vehicle... Read More


Imported vehicle prices drop up following Japan price cuts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have fallen by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, according to Vehicle Importers Association of... Read More


Suspect 'Gampaha Baba' leads police to 50 buried T-56 bullets hidden in PVC tube

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A cache of 50 live T-56 bullets concealed in a PVC tube was recovered by officers of the Kelaniya Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, according to police. The recovery was... Read More


Suspect arrested in Colombo over Kush Cannabis

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A 27-year-old man was arrested in the Grandpass area of Colombo after being found in possession of 9 kilograms and 555 grams of Kush cannabis, police reported. The raid was cond... Read More


GovPay digital traffic fine system rolls out in Southern Province

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The GovPay program, enabling motorists to pay on-the-spot fines for traffic violations, officially became operational in the Southern Province from today (20). A media briefing ... Read More


Police launch Proceeds of crime investigation division

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Police today (20) officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), a new unit established under the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 05 of 2025 ... Read More


Massive drug seizure in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Acting on a tip-off, the Army Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the Vavuniya Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit, arrested a 23-year-old resident of Mandalakuda, Kalpit... Read More


"If Colombo can, why can't Mumbai?"; Indian journalist praises spotless Galle Face

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Indian journalist and The Fynprint Editor-in-Chief Neil Borate has commended the cleanliness of Colombo's iconic Galle Face promenade, comparing it favorably to Mumbai. In a pos... Read More


House severely damaged after mosquito coil sparks fire in Giriulla

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A 72-year-old woman was rescued by residents after a fire broke out at her home in the Rendapolawatta, Divuldeniya area of the Giriullagama Grama Sevaka Division on yesterday eve... Read More