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Massive Kerala cannabis haul seized

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division have arrested a suspect in possession of a massive quantity of Kerala cannabis in Ragama. The raid, conducted last night (1... Read More


Cardinal warns of 'epidemic' of family breakdown

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The Archbishop of Colombo has warned that a systematic collapse of the family unit is posing a grave threat to Sri Lankan society. Speaking at the annual festival of Our Lady of L... Read More


Three critically injured in head-on collision

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- A ten-year-old boy and two others have been hospitalised with critical injuries following a head-on collision between a private bus and a three-wheeler in the Malwatta area of God... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued.

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 1 pm today (15), according to the... Read More


Puttalam line trains to resume full service

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Passenger train operations on the Puttalam line will extend back to the Puttalam railway station starting tomorrow (16), following a temporary suspension due to Cyclone Ditva. Th... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for several districts.

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The National Building Research Institure (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas following recent weather patterns. A Level 2 amber alert is currently in pla... Read More


High security in Colombo for India vs Pakistan World Cup clash

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The high-stakes T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan is set to take place today, 15 February, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Group A fixture, which has dra... Read More


Police find vehicle linked to Akuregoda double murder

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Sri Lanka Police have discovered a burnt-out motor car believed to have been used by the gunmen who shot and killed a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Battaramulla. The vehicle ... Read More


EU delegation arrives for GSP+ review

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A high-level European Union delegation arrived in Sri Lanka to evaluate the country's continued eligibility for the GSP+ trade concessions. The assessment begins ahead of the 27... Read More


Public viewing of sacred relics to conclude tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple ends at 6:00 AM tomorrow (11). Director General of Government Information H.S.K.J. Bandara req... Read More