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Navy arrests 12 suspects over illegally transporting sea cucumbers in Mannar

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Twelve individuals were detained yesterday (28) during a special Naval operation conducted at the Southbar beach and its land areas in Mannar. The suspects were illegally transpo... Read More


BASL passes resolution against extending judicial retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A resolution opposing the proposal to extend the retirement age of judicial officers was unanimously passed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). President of the Associat... Read More


Youth helps recover phone snatched by monkey

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A mobile phone valued at approximately Rs. 100,000, that was snatched by a monkey at the Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple, was rescued and returned to its owner, by a youth from Epp... Read More


'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' offers alms to 1,000 monks at Kelaniya Temple

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The 'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' programme, organised by Hiru Media Network to mark the Esala Full Moon Poya Day, is currently underway, at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.... Read More


Namal rejects secret political agreements

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Political alliances based on national interests remain welcome under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, though secret political negotiations will be avoided, said SLPP Parliamentar... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa calls for security measures, not tradition bans

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Government bears responsibility to ensure security for religious processions rather than allowing threats to disrupt long-standing traditions, pointed out Sri Lanka Podujana Pera... Read More


Four fatalities reported in motorcycle crashes within 24 hours

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Four individuals died in fatal accidents reported from various areas of the country, according to the Police Media Division. These incidents were recorded as road incidents link... Read More


BASL to discuss judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A special general meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to be held in Colombo today (29). The discussion will focus on steps to be taken against the go... Read More


Government aims to cut recurrent spending, boost capital expenditure, says President

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Economic plans for the upcoming year are being formulated to reduce recurrent expenditure, which currently stands at nine percent, while raising capital expenditure to four perce... Read More


Police constable dies shooting himself with duty firearm

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A police officer attached to the Walana Anti-Corruption Strike Force has committed suicide by shooting himself with his duty firearm. Police stated that the incident was reporte... Read More