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Over 11,000 youths arrested in drug trafficking cases during past two years, president reveals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A total of 11,970 individuals aged 21 and below were arrested in connection with drug trafficking during the 2025-2026 period, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed, warning... और पढ़ें


Former Civil Defence Force officer remanded over removal of elephant tusk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A former Civil Defence Force officer arrested in connection with the suspected removal of a tusk from a dead elephant in Kahatagasdigiliya, Anuradhapura was remanded until Novembe... और पढ़ें


Vegetable supplies to katugastota Economic Centre drop by over 50%

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Vegetable supplies to the Katugastota Economic Centre dropped by more than 50% due to heavy rains affecting cultivation in several parts of the country. D.N. Silva, President of ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's North-Western blue swimming crab fishery secures south Asia's first MSC certification

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka's North-Western blue swimming crab fishery became the first fishery in the country and South Asia to achieve certification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) F... और पढ़ें


27 dropouts in Grandpass reintegrated into education system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Twenty-seven children from Grandpass who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system following an initiative by the Grandpass Police Co... और पढ़ें


Parliament set to approve Rs. 4.26 billion for Air Force drone system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Parliament is scheduled to debate and approve Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.261 billion, today (05), following a decision by the Committee on Parliament... और पढ़ें


Ajith P. Perera accuses President of misleading public over tax increases

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of misleading the public by claiming that his Government had not introduced any new taxes since taking... और पढ़ें


National poverty line rises to Rs. 17,742 in September 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka's official national poverty line rose to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest data published by the Department of Census and Statis... और पढ़ें


Public consultation on fourth-quarter electricity tariff revision to be held today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A public consultation on the proposed electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be held today. The Public Utilities Commission announced yesterda... और पढ़ें


TikTok removes over 871,000 videos from Sri Lanka in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- TikTok removed 871,446 videos uploaded from Sri Lanka during the first six months of 2026 for breaching its Community Guidelines, according to the platform's latest transparency r... और पढ़ें