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CID investigates cyber fraud targeting private doctor

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (09) that an investigation h... Read More


Middle East tension triggers warning over fuel and gas prices

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Rising global costs and supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East instability will inevitably impact domestic prices, the government has warned. Wasantha Samarasinghe, the ... Read More


Fire breaks out in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Four fire-fighting vehicles were dispatched to extinguish a blaze that broke out at a row of shops in Maharagama this morning (8). That's according to the Fire Brigade. Publish... Read More


Sajith calls for immediate end to hostilities

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, Sajith Premadasa, has urged the international community to prioritise peace and stability to safeguard global prosperity. Speaking to ... Read More


Suspected drug boat brought ashore

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The suspected drug boat and six suspects apprehended from the deep seas to the South of Sri Lanka were brought to the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour. today (8). Published by HT Digit... Read More


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