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Two arrested with Rs. 8 million worth of smuggled pesticides

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Two individuals have been arrested in Hemmathagama in connection with a consignment of pesticides and seeds valued at around Rs. 8 million, suspected to have been illegally import... Read More


Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. Mainly fa... Read More


100 new cancer cases detected in Sri Lanka daily - Deputy Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Approximately 100 new cancer cases are detected in Sri Lanka daily, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated today (09). The Deputy Minister made the remarks during ... Read More


South Korean official who suggested to import young women from Sri Lanka to boost birth-rate expelled from party

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A South Korean official who suggested the country "import young women" from "Vietnam or Sri Lanka" to boost its birth-rate has been expelled from his party. Kim Hee-soo, the head... Read More


School transport services to be regulated amid ongoing education reform process

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held today (09) at the Prime Minister's Office under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with ... Read More


ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She has assumed office in Colombo today (09). Cowlin has over 26 years of... Read More


Chemmani Mass Grave: Decision on third phase of excavations due in March

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Jaffna Magistrate's Court is scheduled to announce its decision regarding the third phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave on March 16. The case related to the Chemm... Read More


Russian President Vladimir Putin's name appears 1,005 times in Epstein files

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's name appears 1,005 times in the 3.5 million pages of correspondence linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, rel... Read More


India provides financial assistance to 300 high performing O/L students

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The government is currently working towards transformative reforms across the education system and all sectors of the economy, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. Empha... Read More


Police seek return of 103 fugitives through Interpol red notices

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued Interpol red notices to secure the return of 103 suspects currently residing overseas, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Poli... Read More