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WHO-recognized drug testing lab in the offing

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Amid renewed concerns over the country's lack of a WHO-accredited laboratory, Sri Lanka has begun upgrading its drug testing facilities to meet World Health Organization (WHO) ac... Read More


Tourist family criticises Sri Lanka's visa extension process

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A tourist family visiting Sri Lanka has spoken out about difficulties they faced while trying to extend their visa, calling the process "the most painful experience ever." The f... Read More


T-56 rifle recovered from abandoned vehicle in Ragama

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Ragama Police recovered a T-56 assault rifle along with ammunition from an abandoned vehicle in the Pahalawatta area last night. Police said the firearm and two loaded magazines... Read More


MP Archchuna arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Colombo Fort Police arrested MP Ramanathan Archchuna today following a warrant issued by the Fort Magistrate's Court. The Fort Magistrate yesterday issued the warrant after Arch... Read More


India and China's cooperation will strengthen the voice of the voiceless in the Global South: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- India and China should cooperate to strengthen the voice of the voiceless in the Global South, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today. "It is appealing to all of u... Read More


Japanese golf legend Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies at 78

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki, one of only two Japanese golfers to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, died at 78 after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour Organisa... Read More


Special bus and train services launched for festive season.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Special bus and train services from Colombo to outstation areas and back to the capital were launched today (24) for the festive season under the supervision of the National Tran... Read More


Special bus and train services launched for festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Special bus and train services from Colombo to outstation areas and back to the capital were launched today (24) for the festive season under the supervision of the National Tran... Read More


China's CNOOC makes second big oil find in Bohai Sea

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- China's oil major CNOOC Limited said on Wednesday (Dec 24) it has discovered an oilfield with proved in-place volumes exceeding 100 million tons of oil equivalent in its second b... Read More


MP Archchuna released on bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna has been released on anticipatory bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court today. When a case filed in connection with an inci... Read More