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Drugs found hidden in footwear

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A pair of unclaimed rubber slippers containing hidden narcotics was discovered inside the dental clinic of the Karapitiya National Hospital yesterday (10). Karapitiya Hospital ... Read More


CID probe sought into coal imports

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Presidential Secretariat filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (11) seeking a formal inquiry into coal imports dating back to 2009.... Read More


Fuel without QR codes for petrol vehicles from tonight

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Petrol vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code during the festive period, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. This measure takes effect from midnight today unti... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa faces whatsapp glitch on birthday

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The WhatsApp account of Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, was disabled yesterday (10) due to an influx of birthday... Read More


FSP opposes proposed electricity tariff hike

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Frontline Socialist Party submitted a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting the rejection of a proposal by the National System Management... Read More


Kabir Hashim appointed as Chairman of SJB

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Member of Parliament Kabir Hashim was appointed to the post of Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya party for the year 2026. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, as the leader... Read More


Sun directly overhead in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Showers or thundershowers are likely in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Southern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy, and Nuwara El... Read More


GMOA to end 48-hour strike today

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The 48-hour strike launched by government doctors will end at 8:00 a.m. today (11). The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) spokesperson, Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, sta... Read More


Court prevents arrest of former CCD director

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- An interim injunction has been issued by the Court of Appeal preventing the arrest of four individuals, including retired Senior Superintendent of Police and former Director of ... Read More


New WhatsApp number introduced to report reckless and dangerous driving

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the police to submit video footage related to incidents of reckless and dangerous driving. According to the Police Media Division, ... Read More