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Suspect apprehended with large narcotics haul

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A man was taken into custody by the Police Special Task Force (STF) for possessing over 60 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice,' valued at approximately ... Read More


Speaker certifies Port City economic commission bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill officially became law today as Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed it with his signature. This legislative update,... Read More


Guitarist bailed over former speaker's wife's crash

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Mahara Additional Magistrate, Bandara Ilangasinghe, ordered the release of a prominent band's lead guitarist on a surety bail of 500,000 rupees yesterday afternoon. The indiv... Read More


Shipwreck Diplomacy? The Dangerous Gamble of Sri Lanka's 'Unbalanced' Foreign Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka, the veteran diplomat who served as Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Russia, France, and the United Nations, has issued a sharp warning regarding the current admin... Read More


Ancient stone pathway emerges in Hasalaka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An ancient stone road has been uncovered in the area below the Ulpathgama 13 Ela fields in Hasalaka, where the Mahaweli River flows. Local residents noticed the structure after i... Read More


Heated debate erupts in parliament over education disputes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A tense atmosphere developed in the house this morning (21) following clashes over "Grade 5, Grade 6 stories," module content, and allegations regarding inappropriate material. A... Read More


Air quality drops significantly across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Air quality levels reached unhealthy benchmarks in areas including Kotte, Galle, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Vavuniya. The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) reported... Read More


Proposed Counterterrorism Law Risks More Abuses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka government's proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repressio... Read More


Air quality drops across the whole island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Air quality has declined to unhealthy levels in many parts of Sri Lanka, according to the National Building Research Institute (NBRI). As such, the general public, and particula... Read More


Aswesuma benefit scheme debate in parliament today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Parliament meets at 9:30 am today under Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne to debate the Aswesuma welfare benefit payment scheme. A proposal for a special committee to study the lac... Read More