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Over 100kg of Heroin Seized in Weeraketiya; Two Suspects Arrested

Srilanka, May 22 -- Two individuals have been arrested in Weeraketiya, Hambantota, after police seized over 100 kilograms of heroin from a house in the area. The operation was carried out based on in... Read More


Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation Heads to India for Capacity-Building Program

Srilanka, May 22 -- A delegation of 24 Sri Lankan parliamentarians and senior officials will travel to New Delhi this week to join a capacity-building program at India's Parliamentary Research and Tra... Read More


Government Committed to Preserving Religious and Cultural Heritage - PM

Srilanka, May 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is committed to safeguarding religious and cultural heritage. She made these remarks while attending a ceremony of... Read More


Ceylon Tea: Showcasing Sri Lanka's Rich Heritage to the World - PM

Srilanka, May 22 -- The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the International Tea Day, Tea for Harmony: Yaji 2025 China-Sri Lanka Cultural Gala event held 21st May at Marino Beach hotel ... Read More


BOC and NSB Record Historic Profits

Srilanka, May 22 -- In a milestone moment for Sri Lanka's financial sector, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and the National Savings Bank (NSB) reported record-breaking profits for the year 2024, officially ... Read More


Four Arrested at Katunayake with Rs. 75M Kush Haul

Srilanka, May 22 -- Four Sri Lankan nationals were arrested at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle Kush, a high-grade strain of cannabis, valued at approximately ... Read More


MP Lakmali Appointed Chairperson of Economic Development Oversight Committee

Srilanka, May 22 -- Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law Lakmali Hemachandra has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Rel... Read More


New Zealand's Deputy PM to visit Sri Lanka

Srilanka, May 21 -- New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will be visiting Sri Lanka from May 24 to 28. During this visit, the Deputy Prime Minister is expected... Read More


Monsoon Conditions Deepen: Widespread Showers and Gusty Winds Forecast Across the Island

Srilanka, May 21 -- South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central p... Read More


Sudden Factory Closure in Katunayake FTZ Leaves 1400+ Workers Jobless

Srilanka, May 21 -- Over 1,400 workers have been abruptly left unemployed following the sudden shutdown of the NEXT garment factory in Sri Lanka's Katunayake Free Trade Zone. Employees say they were n... Read More