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Sri Lankan police arrest fugitives deported from India over drug trafficking case

Srilanka, March 29 -- Officers at Katunayake Airport apprehend two men suspected of aiding a large-scale narcotics operation following their deportation from India. The suspects, aged 23 and 57, fled... Read More


Russian Deputy Foreign Minister scheduled to visit Sri Lanka

Srilanka, March 29 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, is set to undertake an official visit to the country. The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka announced th... Read More


Sixteen arrested for gambling inside bus at Diyatalawa station

Srilanka, March 29 -- Police arrested 16 people while they played a game of "Buru" inside a bus parked overnight at the Diyatalawa bus station. The group includes bus drivers, conductors, and shop wo... Read More


Rainfall in several areas

Srilanka, March 29 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts showers or thundershowers in parts of Sabaragamuwa province and the districts of Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, and Matara after 2.00 pm today. ... Read More


Rupee depreciates against US Dollar

Srilanka, March 29 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a 1.4% depreciation against the US Dollar so far this year. Central Bank weekly economic data indicates that the total liquidity deficit stands at ... Read More


Hiru dominates Raigam Tele'es 2025

Srilanka, March 29 -- Hiru Media Network secured multiple top honours across key categories at Raigam Tele'es 2025. Hiru TV led the achievements, winning Best Television News Telecast of the Year alo... Read More


Lanka's apparel exports fall by 11% in Feb.

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exports recorded a broad-based decline in February 2026, reflecting increasing pressure across key global markets. Total exports for the month fell by 11.46%... Read More


Salt harvesting for Yala season begins

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Salt harvesting for the Yala season commenced today (28) at the Hambantota Mahalelevaya. T. Nandana Thilaka, Chairman of the Hambantota Salt Company, stated that the country li... Read More


Seven dairy cows die in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Seven dairy cows died, and two others suffered severe injuries following a wild elephant attack in the Kasikote area of Ambanpola early this morning (28). A wild elephant targe... Read More


Leader of Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna arrested

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Amith Weerasinghe, the leader of the Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna, was taken into custody by the Kandy Police Children and Women's Bureau today (28). Police arrested him following... Read More