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'Ratmalana Saima' arrested in Malaysia

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker known as 'Ratmalane Saima' was arrested in Malaysia. Police stated that he was a large-scale drug trafficker who operated domes... Read More


Finance Ministry officials get training in Microsoft Office 365

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- An awareness and training programme on letter management and meeting scheduling through Microsoft Office 365 technology took place today at the new auditorium of the Ministry of ... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe returned to prison failing to fulfil bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Charitha Abeysinghe, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya former Horana electorate organiser, was taken back to prison after failing to satisfy bail conditions despite being granted bail e... Read More


Special traffic plan for Devinuwara Esala procession

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A special traffic plan is implemented today and tomorrow for the Devinuwara Esala procession, police stated. The traffic plan operates until 9 p.m. today. To minimise traffic c... Read More


'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' offers alms to 1,000 monks at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Marking the sacred Esala Full Moon Poya Day, the 'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada'programme, initiated under the devotional concept of Rayynor Silva, Chairman of Hiru Media Network, wi... Read More


Kavadi dancer arrested with drugs during Devinuwara procession

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A member of a Kavadi dance troupe participating in the annual procession of the Devinuwara Utpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya was arrested with drugs this afternoon, according ... Read More


Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka surpass 1.3 million mark

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Over 1.3 million tourists arrived in the country so far this year. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority stated that 1,313,974 tourists arrived in the country from January... Read More


Indian High Commission restores free visas for Sri Lankan pilgrims

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Facilitating timely and smooth issuance of visas to all Sri Lankans remains standing policy, according to a press note issued by the High Commission of India in Colombo. Sri Lank... Read More


178 vehicles remain uncleared at Hambantota Port for 10 years

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has revealed that 178 vehicles have remained uncleared at Hambantota International Port for nearly 10 years. HIPG said these vehicles ... Read More


CPC seeks urgent meeting with President over rising oil prices

Sri Lanka, July 27 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation requested an urgent meeting with the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to discuss steps to manage the impact of growing volatility on the glob... Read More