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Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue targets

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Total revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs reached a record Rs. 2,497 billion by last Friday (26), significantly exceeding all government financial targets for the year. Custo... Read More


Four arrested in drug haul

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Four suspects were arrested at Katunayaka Airport today with 200 million rupees worth of Kush in their possession. The suspects were carrying 20.7 Kilo Grams of the substance an... Read More


EPF goes online

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- T he digital transformation of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) began today with the launch of online registration for both employers and members. The Commissioner General of... Read More


Lower Kadugannawa stretch on Colombo-Kandy road reopened

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The Lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kandy main road, which was closed due to recent landslides, reopened for traffic following the implementation of temporary safety measure... Read More


Some showers expected today

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district today (28), according to the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign firearm

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 43-year-old resident of Heenatiyana, Minuwangoda, was arrested yesterday (27) for the possession of a foreign-made firearm and ammunition. Officers from the Western Province No... Read More


Ten foreign women arrested in spa raid

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Ten foreign nationals were apprehended by the Kollupitiya Police during a raid on a spa that allegedly operated as a front for a prostitution ring. Acting on information received... Read More


Kandy bomb threat confirmed hoax

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The bomb threat targeting the Kandy District Secretariat has been confirmed by police as a hoax intended to cause public panic. An anonymous email received by the Secretariat on ... Read More


Man dies following physical assault in Ayagama

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 57-year-old resident of Samarugama, Ayagama, died at the Ratnapura Hospital while receiving treatment for injuries sustained during a physical assault. Ayagama Police initiated... Read More


Final rites of Latha Walpola under full state sponsorship

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The remains of the legendary singer Kalashuri Latha Walpola will be placed at the Jayaratne "Respect" Funeral Parlour in Borella from 4:00 PM today (28) until Tuesday (30). On We... Read More