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US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for entering the US. The State Depar... Read More


Major drug distributor for organised crime figures arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A key suspect responsible for distributing narcotics for alleged organised criminals and drug traffickers known as "Homagama Handaya" and "Army Asanka" was arrested by the Walana... Read More


President to visit Mannar and Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in several events in Mannar and Jaffna today (15) and tomorrow (16). Reports indicate a busy schedule focused on cultural cele... Read More


SLNS Suranimala departs for Dosti XVII naval exercise

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Navy ship SLNS Suranimala left the Colombo port today (14) for Male, Maldives, to participate in the 17th edition of the "DOSTI XVII - 2026" naval exercise. The Nav... Read More


Indian rice exports surge

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The rebound placed shipments close to the 2022 record of 22.3 million tonnes and reinforced India's position as the world's largest rice exporter. Officials said exports recover... Read More


Couple remanded for hostel murder and theft

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Mahara Chief Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama ordered a couple to be held in remand custody until January 22 for the alleged killing of a woman at a hostel. The suspects include a... Read More


Permanent ban on street vending in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Kandy Mayor Chandrasiri Wijenayaka announced that street vendors removed from the city will not be permitted to return to the sidewalks under any circumstances. The decision aims... Read More


Alleged drug distributor for 'Ahungalle Baba' arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A 29-year-old suspect was arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau following a raid on a house in Mawilmada, Kandy, today. Officers seized 102.5 grams of heroin and 21 grams of "I... Read More


Speaker leads Sri Lankan delegation to Commonwealth conference

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Speaker of Parliament Dr Jagath Wickramaratne departed for India yesterday to attend the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) held in Ne... Read More


Student dies following electrocution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A twelve-year-old schoolboy passed away last night (14) after being admitted to the Kinniya Hospital due to an electric shock sustained while inspecting a faulty water motor. Ki... Read More