Exclusive

Publication

Byline

72-hour detention order issued for Shiran Basik

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A 72-hour detention order was obtained for the alleged drug trafficker "Shiran Basik", police stated. The suspect, who was arrested in Dubai, was brought to this country yesterd... Read More


Nearly 8,000 security personnel deployed for Kandy Esala Procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Nearly 8,000 members of the Police, Police Special Task Force, and the Tri-Forces will be deployed for the security of the historical Kandy Esala Procession, Police Headquarters ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Japan discuss national AI data centre establishment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Sri Lanka and Japan explore the establishment of a National AI Data Centre and local production of digital TV Set-Top Boxes as part of efforts to deepen cooperation in digital tr... Read More


Australian investors express interest in investing in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Prominent investors and entrepreneurs in Australia expressed interest in investing in several key sectors in Sri Lanka, in line with the national programme to strengthen the manu... Read More


Army soldier dies in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- An Army soldier engaged in duty at guard post number 3 of the Kandakadu Army Farm in Welikanda died following a wild elephant attack early this morning (15), according to the Wel... Read More


Solutions to be provided for pirate threats facing deep-sea fishermen

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar stated that solutions will be provided expeditiously for the threats faced by fishermen engaged in deep-sea fishing from sea pirates. Attention ... Read More


Fire breaks out at jewellery store in Wattala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A fire broke out at a jewellery store in the Wattala - Mahabage area. Two fire trucks were deployed to control the blaze, according to the Fire Service Department. The cause of... Read More


Inflation projected to stay higher until early next year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Report highlights that expected inflation until early next year will remain at a higher level than previously mentioned figures. In the second... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road reopened for traffic

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The temporarily closed Hatton-Colombo main road reopened for traffic. The road was temporarily closed this morning (15) due to a mound of earth collapsing in the Hatton-Kuilwatt... Read More


Investigation launched into missing textbooks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- An investigation commenced into the disappearance of a stock of textbooks and activity books issued by the Department of Educational Publications, Secretary to the Ministry of Ed... Read More