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Sri Lanka Customs makes Rs. 430 Mn worth largest BIA Kush detection ever

Srilanka, May 12 -- The Sri Lanka Customs this evening thwarted an attempt by a female British national to enter the country with a massive Rs. 460 million worth of Kush consignment, thus making it th... Read More


Despite protests, 'Tamil genocide monument' inaugurated in Canada

Srilanka, May 12 -- A controversial monument, described by organizers as commemorating Tamil civilians killed in the final stages of Sri Lanka's civil war, was unveiled on Saturday at Chinguacousy Par... Read More


Police warn of rapidly spreading data dansala targeting Vesak

Srilanka, May 12 -- A scam is currently circulating at high speed, falsely claiming to offer internet facilities and 50 GB of mobile data under the names of various leading telecommunications companie... Read More


Isipathana prevail over Royal to qualify for final - PHOTOS

Srilanka, May 12 -- Defending champions Isipathana prevailed against Royal by 24 points to 17 in the second semifinal of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium ... Read More


Emirates rolls out red carpet for A350 viewing in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- In a stylish showcase of aviation elegance, Emirates Airlines welcomed Sri Lankan media and industry leaders aboard its updated Airbus A350 to offer a taste of the Emirates luxury... Read More


CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya resigns

Colombo, May 11 -- Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), has reportedly submitted his resignation letter. A prominent energy expert, Dr. Siyambalapitiya was appo... Read More


Actress Semini Iddamalgoda arrested

Colombo, May 11 -- Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police. Police said she was taken into custody over seven pending warrants related to alleged financial frauds.... Read More


Update: At least 21 dead, dozens injured in Ramboda bus accident

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- At least 21 people have died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Garandiella area of Ramboda on the Nuwara Eliya-Gampola main road this mo... Read More


Inmates granted open visits for Vesak

Colombo, May 11 -- The Department of Prisons announced that inmates across the country will be granted the opportunity for open visits in celebration of Vesak Poya Day. According to the Department, t... Read More


Govt. to provide Rs. 1 Mn compensation per victim in Kotmale bus tragedy

Colombo, May 11 -- The Government has decided to pay Rs. 1 million as compensation to the families of each individual who died in the tragic bus accident that occurred in Kotmale earlier today. Deput... Read More