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Navy identifies drug smuggling entry points

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Maritime entry points used for smuggling narcotics into the country are now identified, according to the Navy. Navy Spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath informed Hiru News that o... Read More


Abandoned luxury vehicle raises questions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Thihagoda Police initiated a broad probe regarding a luxury motor vehicle left abandoned near the 140km post between Aparakka and Beliatta on the Southern Expressway. Road Develo... Read More


Seven day detention order for Southern sea drug suspects

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Hulftsdorp Magistrate's Court today granted permission to detain and question 11 suspects for seven days following their arrest with over 285 kg of narcotics. Security forces... Read More


Sajith labels suspension of Deputy Secretary General arbitrary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The decision to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne is an arbitrary and undemocratic act, according to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. Sharing a... Read More


Gold rushes past 5,000 USD

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Gold surged to a record high above 5,000 an ounce on Monday, extending a historically as investors piled into the safe haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions. Spotgold ro... Read More


Rains across several districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Rainy conditions will likely persist in the North, North-Central, East, North-Western, and Uva provinces, as well as the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department of Mete... Read More


GMOA launches indefinite trade union action

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Doctors in all hospitals across the country are engaging in a continuous trade union action starting at 8:00 AM today (26). The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) st... Read More


84% of Cyclone Ditwah aid payments completed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Government has so far disbursed Rs. 18 billion to households affected by Cyclone Ditwah, accounting for 84% of the Rs. 21.54 billion allocated for relief allowances, the Pres... Read More


Customs beats January revenue target

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue target for January, collecting Rs. 175.4 billion in the first 22 days 9.5% above the month's goal of Rs. 160.2 billion, official data ... Read More


Government restricts foreign investment for coconut

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka has blocked several multinational companies from setting up industries using coconut husks to protect smaller local businesses, Plantation and Community Infrastructure ... Read More