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Man arrested at Katunayake with Kush worth over Rs. 50m

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- A person transporting over 5 kilograms of Kush drugs valued at more than 50 million rupees was taken into custody while attempting to leave the Katunayake airport. The suspect ... Read More


IMF team to visit SL on March 26 for Program Reviews

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9, 2026.Beaches & Islands In a statement, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papa... Read More


U.S. Envoy Gor visits SLNS Gajabahu

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS Gajabahu, a former U.S. Coast Guard vess... Read More


No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- No-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was handed over to the Speaker today (19). Opposition MPs submitted the formal document following an earlier announ... Read More


Fuel shortages disrupt cargo transport, threatening Lanka's global trade reliability - Shippers Council

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised urgent concerns over the growing challenges faced by exporters and importers due to the ongoing fuel shortage in the country. "It is ... Read More


Police probe helmet assault

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Investigations into an incident where a motorcyclist attacked another rider with a helmet at the Meegahakotuwa junction in Kuliyapitiya are underway. Kuliyapitiya Police Chief ... Read More


Did Sri Lanka prepare for possible external shocks?

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka faces growing vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, especially regarding fuel, as the Middle East conflict worsens globally. Economist Talal Rafi explained to Gol... Read More


Colombo port maintains role as key transhipment hub

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Port of Colombo recorded a 6.5% increase in container volumes during 2025, solidifying its position as a critical redistribution point within the global liner shipping netwo... Read More


Ragama traffic OIC arrested over bribery

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- A Sub-Inspector serving as the OIC from the Ragama Police was arrested for allegedly accepting a Rs. 10,000 bribe to allow a business to operate at a weekly fair. The Commissio... Read More


U.S. special envoy Sergio Gor visits SL

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, on his visit to the country. During his stay, Envoy Gor is scheduled to meet with sen... Read More