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Manufacturing sector records growth in February

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the manufacturing sector rose by 4.1% in February 2026. The Department of Census and Statistics reported an index value of 9... Read More


Tea planters call for price reductions over inefficient subsidies

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The government's recent fertiliser subsidy for smallholder tea planters lacks efficient distribution, according to the National Tea Planters' Association (NTPA), which argues th... Read More


Heroin worth 4 billion rupees seized

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Nearly 150 kilograms of heroin were discovered aboard the vessel brought to the Dikowita Fishing Port, according to Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekara. The value of th... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa criticises late resignation of former Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The resignation of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrived far too late, stated Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Per... Read More


Narcotics worth billions seized at sea during major naval operation

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Ten boats carrying narcotics were taken into naval custody within the first four months of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Defence, Retired Major General Aruna Jayasek... Read More


First crude oil shipment since Middle East conflict arrives

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced that the first vessel carrying crude oil to Sri Lanka since the onset of the Middle Eastern conflict arrived successfully at t... Read More


Ancient sword stolen from museum

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The chief prelate of the Dikwella Wewurukannala Budu Raja Maha Vihara filed a complaint with the Dikwella Police regarding the theft of an ancient sword from the temple museum. ... Read More


Five arrested for assault and forced haircut of woman

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Ragama Police took five suspects, including the primary female suspect, into custody following an incident where a woman was assaulted and had her hair cut inside a store. The ... Read More


Decision on water cuts to be announced

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- A decision regarding the resumption of scheduled water cuts will be announced after April 19, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. A senior spokesperson t... Read More


Thundershowers expected in multiple provinces

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Rain or thundershowers may occur in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva, and North-Western provinces after 1:00 pm, according to a statement from the Depa... Read More