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Recovered Iranian crew moved to Welisara Navy Camp

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Twenty-two individuals from an Iranian vessel moved to the Welisara Navy Camp after recovering at the Galle National Hospital. This group was transferred to the Welisara Navy Ca... Read More


Most Iranian sailors treated in Sri Lanka discharged from hospital

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Some 22 Iranian sailors who were rescued off the coast of Sri Lanka after the US torpedoed and sank their vessel have been discharged from hospital, according to the AFP news age... Read More


Over 100 kg of heroin seized at Dikkowita fishing harbor

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A total of 92 parcels of heroin were found aboard a boat brought into the Dikkowita fishing harbor, according to police. The Police Narcotics Bureau stated that the parcels weig... Read More


Cocaine and heroin seized from vessel at Dikkowita

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- 916 grams of cocaine were also seized from the vessel brought to the Dikkowita fishing harbor, according to the Police Narcotics Bureau. The bureau previously noted that 103.28 ... Read More


CEOs appointed for three of the six new entities replacing CEB

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Chief Executive Officers were appointed for three of the six entities established to replace the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). Engineer K.S.I. Kumara was appointed as the Chie... Read More


Tractor driver dies following sudden medical emergency

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A tractor driver transporting a paddy harvesting machine died in the Maliyakadu area within the Karaitivu police division after falling from the driving seat due to a sudden epil... Read More


Wild elephant in critical condition after consuming explosive bait

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A female wild elephant found collapsed in a maize plantation in Girandurukotte suffered severe mouth injuries after consuming a "Hakka Patas" explosive bait. Farm employees aler... Read More


Australian High Commission denies claims of Sri Lanka being high-risk destination

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Australian High Commission in Colombo has rejected claims that Sri Lanka has been labelled a high-risk travel destination for Australians. In a statement, the Australian Hig... Read More


Suspected Iranian vessel debris washes ashore near Galle

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Several parts suspected to belong to an Iranian ship targeted by a US torpedo attack near the Galle maritime boundary washed ashore today (07) along the coast from Hikkaduwa to S... Read More


Extreme heat to continue

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- High temperatures currently affecting many areas of the island could continue until the middle of next month, according to the Department of Meteorology. Health authorities indi... Read More