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Over 600kg of narcotics discovered in multi-day trawler seized by navy: Minister

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Over 600 kilograms of narcotics have been discovered in the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting a consignment of drugs, according ... Read More


Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The restoration of the prevailing electricity disruptions in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha is expected to take some time due to an ongoing strike launched ... Read More


Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Another gunman involved in the shooting that killed a man and injured two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. According to Police, the suspect was apprehended ... Read More


Former DIG of CID Prasad Ranasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Former Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribe... Read More


PM Harini highlights importance of recognising women's unpaid care work

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya today participated in the International Women's Day Flagship Event hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the ADB Headquarters in Man... Read More


Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called Tuesday the "most intense day" of US strikes on Iran as he decried the "barbaric savages" in the regime and accused Tehran of engaging i... Read More


SC postpones hearing of Mahindananda and Nalin's appeal petitions to tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Supreme Court has adjourned until tomorrow (11) the hearing of the appeal petitions filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against the prison ... Read More


Electricity TUs to continue their strike as talks with authorities end in deadlock

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A number of electricity trade unions have announced that they will continue their strike action over several demands. The announcement has been made after discussions with the ... Read More


President pledges to introduce national policy to upgrade Sri Lanka's public transport system

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- It is the government's expectation to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people and that the government is curr... Read More


Functions of RTI Commission to be digitized

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement a project for the digitalization of the operational activities of the Right to Information Commission.... Read More