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Navy arrests 63 individuals for illegal fishing operations using prohibited gear

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 63 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities using prohibited nets, illegal gear, winch machines, and tractors during special ope... Read More


Unregistered footwear factory raided in Dehiwala over tax evasion and counterfeit labelling

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided an illegal footwear manufacturing facility operating without paying taxes in the Kawdana area of Dehiwala. Investigations reveal... Read More


SJB to hold protest in Colombo on September 24 against 22nd Amendment, says Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is preparing to conduct a public rally and peaceful protest in Colombo on September 24 aga... Read More


First long-range luxury private jet owned by a Sri Lankan lands at Ratmalana Airport

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The first long-range luxury private jet owned by a Sri Lankan landed recently at Ratmalana International Airport, completing its inaugural flight from Perth, Australia. The Gul... Read More


Youth seriously injured in road incident

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- A 20-year-old youth who sustained serious injuries in a road incident near the Salgado Grounds in Anuradhapura was admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, police said. ... Read More


Partially buried body of man found in Divulapitiya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The partially buried body of a male has been discovered in an estate in the Kudagammana area, according to the Divulapitiya Police. Police recovered the body after being alerte... Read More


Incarcerated Namal Rajapaksa issues statement to SLPP rally from prison, vows resilience against government pressure

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, currently held at the Colombo Remand Prison, has issued a comprehensive message to supporters attending the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's (SLPP)... Read More


Seat belt use on expressways to become mandatory for all passengers from September 19

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Seat belt use will effectively become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka's expressways from 19 September, with the requirement being extended to th... Read More


Suspect arrested with a weapon stash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- A suspect has been arrested in possession of a foreign-manufactured 12-bore firearm, a live hand grenade, and six live BMG-type cartridges in the Kuliyapitiya area. According t... Read More


Heroin and Ice recovered after police shoot driver fleeing drug bust in Gampaha

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Further details have emerged regarding the police shooting of a van that defied orders in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha last night (12). Police stated that the operation was car... Read More