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23 in Buddhist robes remanded over drug smuggling

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- 23 suspects in Buddhist robes arrested over smuggling Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 110 million remain in custody until May 12. Acting Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeyseke... Read More


Colombo traffic plan announced for visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police announced a special traffic plan for Colombo and its suburbs from tomorrow evening until the 6th of May to facilitate the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. ... Read More


Heat advisory issued for multiple districts

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory regarding warm weather conditions affecting the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as wel... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will arrive in the island tomorrow for a three-day official visit. The ministry announced that he will hold special discussions with Healt... Read More


Mahindananda Foundation properties returned to Railway Department

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- All movable and immovable property belonging to the "Mahindananda Foundation," held on a lease basis for nearly 25 years under the name of former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage,... Read More


First group of pilgrims departs for Hajj

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The first group of 325 pilgrims departed from Katunayake airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last night to mark the beginning of the 2026 Hajj season. A ceremony took place at the a... Read More


New rules for Buddhist clergy travelling abroad

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Buddhist monks travelling abroad must soon obtain recommendations from their chief incumbents, regional heads and the Chief Prelates of their respective chapters. Deputy Minister ... Read More


Rainfall expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Scattered showers or thundershowers may occur after 1:00 p.m. today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Galle, and Mat... Read More


Registration of Dansal day after tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Registration of Dansal organised for the Vesak festival will commence the day after tomorrow, according to the Association of Public Health Inspectors. General Secretary of the as... Read More


22 youths arrested over reckless motorcycle stunts in Malabe

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police arrested 22 youths along with their motorcycles for performing reckless stunts near a private university on Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha in Malabe. Kaduwela Police carried... Read More