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Man nabbed while transporting Rs. 20 million worth of heroin inside plumbing pipe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An individual has been arrested in Payagala while transporting a stock of heroin concealed inside a plumbing pipe, police stated. Officers attached to the Kalutara Police Specia... Read More


China-Sri Lanka working to promote high-quality BR cooperation - Chinese envoy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- China and Sri Lanka are currently working hand in hand to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Sri Lanka's Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said. The Ambassador was spe... Read More


Postal Strike: Stand-off between unions and authorities continues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Postal unions are not prepared to call off their ongoing strike to engage in discussions with authorities, Chinthaka Bandara, the co- convener of the United Postal Trade Unions' ... Read More


India mulls easing visa restrictions for Chinese business executives after five-year freeze

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- India is likely to relax restrictions on business visas for Chinese professionals, a move aimed at reviving corporate ties and smoothing operations for multinational companies af... Read More


Ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), yesterday (20), has been remanded until August 27.... Read More


Officials post court notice at ex-Minister Rajitha's residence

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently absconding authorities despite an order issued by court, has had official notices posted at his residence in Malabe today (21)... Read More


One in five people in Western Province suffer from diabetes, health experts warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- One in every five people in Western Province has diabetes as a consequence of excessive sugar consumption, according to health experts. Participating in a media briefing convene... Read More


Three-wheeler driver sentenced to death for killing man in Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A 43-year-old three-wheeler driver has been sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today (21), after being found guilty of stabbing and killing a person with a sharp weapon... Read More


Indictments served on ex-Minister Anura Yapa and five others

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and five others have been served indictments by the Attorney General today (21) before the Colombo High Court, on charges including the ... Read More


Detention orders on suspected gunman in ex-Homagama PS member's murder

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Police have obtained detention orders to question the gunman allegedly involved in the shooting and killing of former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, police... Read More