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Heroin smuggler nabbed in Kalutara with heroin worth Rs. 1.5 million

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An associate of a member of an organized crime group who had been smuggling heroin to Kalutara and surrounding areas using the eZ Cash system has been arrested with heroin worth ... Read More


Fire breaks at Galle Fisheries Harbour, four boats destroyed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A fire has broken out on several fishing vessels docked at the Galle Fisheries Harbour. The Fire Brigade Service Department of the Galle Municipal Council, along with the Sri La... Read More


Seven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in seas off Mannar

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A total of seven Indian fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. A boat has also been taken into custody during the ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to make a special statement today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Former President and Leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to deliver a special statement today (10). The former President is expected to express... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.4 million in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A total of 1,408,335 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Au... Read More


10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of the Gampaha District tomorrow (11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. The water cut has been ... Read More


"No staff member would exert undue influence in any arrests or actions taken by Police": Public Security Ministry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An individual who falsely claimed to be the secretary of Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has been arrested by police for making calls to the Maharagama Police. Accor... Read More


"No staff member would exert undue influence in actions taken by Police": Public Security Ministry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An individual who falsely claimed to be the secretary of Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has been arrested by police for making calls to the Maharagama Police. Accor... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga sets new national record in Javelin Throw

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga has set a new national record during the first round of the Men's Javelin Throw event at the World Athletics Continental Tour - Bronze in India, with ... Read More


Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Israeli government's plan to expand Gaza war

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City... Read More