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Suspect arrested with narcotics in Wellawaya

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A suspect was arrested with ice narcotics during a raid conducted by a group of officers from the Wellawaya Police Station near the Wellawaya town. A stock of ice narcotics was ... Read More


Three-vehicle collision injures three-wheel driver

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A three-wheel carrying Poson pilgrims collided with a car and a van at the Palampaha area in Aluthpunchikulama, Thirappane, according to Thirappane Police. The three-wheel, whic... Read More


Colombo Chief Magistrate questions bank officers over missing funds

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- When money goes missing from a wardrobe at home, the person in charge knows about it, so when money goes missing from a bank, don't the bank officers assigned to it know, Colombo... Read More


Foreigner arrested at BIA with illegal cigarettes worth 4.2 million rupees

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A foreign national who brought a stock of illegal foreign cigarettes worth 4.2 million rupees into the country was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike Int... Read More


Dengue patients surpass 53,000 island-wide

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The number of dengue patients across the island is growing rapidly. A total of 986 dengue patients were reported within the past 24 hours alone, according to the National Dengue... Read More


Six suspects arrested over large-scale illegal brewery in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A group of officers from the Western Province North Crime Division arrested six suspects during a raid on a large-scale illegal brewery operated under the guise of a drinking wat... Read More


Alleged drug trafficker arrested with high-capacity motorcycle with fake number plates

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- An alleged drug trafficker was arrested yesterday (28) along with a high-capacity motorcycle bearing fake number plates. The suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by the ... Read More


Sri Lanka's success depends on moral renewal - Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Poson Full Moon Poya Day, which commemorates the Dhamma mission of Arahant Mahinda Thera in establishing the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka, stands as a sacred day reminding the ... Read More


Hiru Shraddhabhivandana commences in Tissamaharama to mark Poson Full Moon Poya Day

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Shraddhabhivandana programme organised by the Hiru Media Network for the Poson Full Moon Poya day takes place today at the historic Tissamaharama Ancient Temple. Parallel to... Read More


Sri Lankans mark Poson Full Moon Poya day

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Poson Full Moon Poya Day falls today, with Sri Lankan Buddhists across the island performing material and practical offerings with deep devotion. This historic festival commemor... Read More