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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


Sri Lanka tourism revenue drops in March

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Foreign exchange earnings from tourism plummeted to $223.7 million in March 2026, marking a 37% decline compared to the previous year, according to Central Bank data citing the ... Read More


Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Nuwara Eliya area today (20) to inspect sites associated with the Indian Housing Project for the Indian-origin Tamil commun... Read More


Indian Vice President concludes Sri Lanka visit

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan departed the island this afternoon (20) following the conclusion of a two-day official visit. This visit marks the first time an Indian... Read More


Document circulating claiming Hiru requested security is fake, Fact Crescendo confirms

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A document circulating on social media claiming that Hiru requested police protection is fake, according to Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka. The leading fact-checking organisation con... Read More


Joint Opposition to meet over coal scandal

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A special meeting of the Joint Opposition is scheduled to take place this evening (20) at the residence of a former minister in Colombo. A party leader from the Joint Oppositio... Read More