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Five arrested with illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 330 Mn

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- ive suspects, including three employees of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, have been arrested with a consignment of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 330 m... Read More


397 elephants die in Sri Lanka in 2025, human-elephant conflict a major cause

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has reported a total of 397 elephant deaths in 2025, with the majority linked to human-elephant conflicts, underscoring the growing ... Read More


European Union provides over 2.35Mn in humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The European Union has allocated more than 2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, the President's Media Divisi... Read More


No gas shortage, says Vijitha

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Refuting claims that a gas shortage is imminent, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today that there will be no shortage, as the first shipment under the new supplier, Geogas T... Read More


Lawyer discharged with warning after admitting professional misconduct

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- An Attorney-at-Law was today discharged subject to a formal warning by the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to an act of professional misconduct, with the court cautioning him... Read More


Three suspects remanded over Mihintale elephant death case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Three suspects connected to the death of an elephant in the Seeppukulam area have been remanded till December 24 by the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court. A post-mortem examinatio... Read More


Starlink supported SL to restore communication during the disaster: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Starlink supported Sri Lanka to restore its communication network which was broken down by Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament to... Read More


Possible opening of Moragahakanda Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Authorities have warned of the potential opening of the spill gates at the Moragahakanda Reservoir due to rising water levels, following heavy rainfall and inflows from surroundi... Read More


Two Sri Lankan fishing boats captured in Maldivian waters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The interception of the Sri Lankan vessels... Read More


Kumara Rangahara 2025 of Mahinda College to be held on Saturday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Kumara Rangahara 2025, a colourful variety concert showcasing the aesthetic talents of students of the Primary Section of Mahinda College, Galle, will be held on the 20th at 3:30... Read More