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Fixed and mobile phone density rises

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Mobile and fixed-line telephone penetration increased significantly, with mobile connections reaching approximately 147 per 100 persons while fixed lines stand at 12.1 per 100 p... Read More


50 foreigners arrested for overstaying business visas

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- 50 foreign nationals stayed in the country illegally after their business visas expired and now face custody following a raid by Department of Immigration and Emigration officia... Read More


Nine suspects arrested over brutal assault on woman

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Gokarella Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked widespread outrage across social media. The incident occurred on ... Read More


50 estate houses submerged in Dickoya as heavy rains lash Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Persistent heavy rainfall in the Hatton-Dickoya area has caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas of the Fordyce Estate in Dickoya today (21). Approximately 50 estate hous... Read More


Two close associates of 'Kudu Salindu' arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Striking Force arrested two close associates of an alleged notorious organised criminal and drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, known as "Kudu ... Read More


Indonesian social media activists arrested at BIA with narcotics

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two Indonesian social media activists were apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle "Kush" cannabis into the country. Officers from the Sri L... Read More


University student dies while bathing in Bentota Sea

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A final-year student from the University of Moratuwa passed away this afternoon (19) after being swept away by a wave while bathing in the Bentota sea. Police report that the d... Read More


Coconut exports face logistical hurdles

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Direct impacts on Sri Lankan coconut exports remain limited despite regional instability, though shipping delays and rising freight costs present operational difficulties. Cocon... Read More


Sri Lanka customs revenue beats targets

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Revenue collections reached Rs. 743.6 billion leading up to the 2026 Sinhala and Tamil New Year, exceeding the initial targets set for the period. Sri Lanka Customs Media Spokes... Read More


Expressway revenue tops Rs. 441 million

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Earnings from the expressway network surpassed Rs. 441 million throughout the New Year travel window spanning 10 to 18 April. Road Development Authority Director General Anuradh... Read More