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Pharmacy owner fined for displaying expired infant formula

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An owner of a private pharmacy received a fine of Rs. 100,000 from the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (30) for displaying expired infant formula packets unfit for human consum... Read More


Illegal liquor hidden in water bottles busted in Mahara raid

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A major racket involving the sale of illicit liquor disguised as bottled water was uncovered by the island-wide Excise Special Operations Unit. Officials discovered the operati... Read More


Sri Lanka's One Love Reggae Festival 2026 Officially Moves to August

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Organisers have officially confirmed that the ONE LOVE Reggae Festival 2026 will be held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August 2026 in Bentota, Sri Lanka, following an earlier po... Read More


Four women arrested for drunk driving

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Anguruwatota Police arrested four women in the Remuna area while they were travelling on motorbikes under the influence of alcohol. Police say the four individuals had consumed... Read More


Parliament to debate $2.5 million treasury transfer

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A debate requested by the opposition regarding the transfer of $ 2.5 million from the General Treasury to another account will take place during the next parliamentary week. Sp... Read More


Rallies and May Day marches organised across the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Labourers worldwide mark the 140th International Workers' Day tomorrow (01). Political parties and trade unions completed all preparations to hold commemorations, processions, a... Read More


Investigation launched into suspicious death of suspended Treasury official

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Kuliyapitiya Police have initiated a wide-ranging investigation into the suspicious death of Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, a suspended Assistant Direct... Read More


Mavil Aru sluice gates opened for Yala season after repairs

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Water was released today (30) for the Yala cultivation season following the reconstruction of the Mavil Aru main sluice, which was severely damaged during the recent floods. Th... Read More


Sri Lanka wins International Debt Management Award in London

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka has received a prestigious international award at the 2026 Commonwealth Debt Management Awards held in London, recognizing the country's public debt management reforms... Read More


Fire erupts at Inland Revenue Department regional office

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A sudden fire broke out on the second floor of the Inland Revenue Department's regional office in Kalutara tonight (30) around 8:00 PM. According to our correspondent, the Kalu... Read More