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Chinese national arrested for distributing 'ICE' to casino, nightclub patrons

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Colombo South Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested a key suspect allegedly involved in a racket of selling crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as 'ICE') to C... Read More


Digital transaction systems need to reach the villages to build public trust - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has emphasized the importance of extending digital transaction infrastructure to rural communities ... Read More


PM reveals what govt aims to achieve through ongoing education reforms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of building female leadership in today's society, stating that the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association ... Read More


Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (01). Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali issue... Read More


"Heartily pleased" - MP Harsha thanks all who contributed to US tariff relief

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- SJB Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva has welcomed the decision by the United States to reduce the tariff rate on Sri Lankan goods to 20%, describing it as a significant vi... Read More


Sri Lanka's exporters and apparel sector welcome revised US tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Exporters' Association of Sri Lanka and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today welcomed and commended the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations bet... Read More


Immediate steps to fill 5,000 police vacancies - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that while there are approximately 28,000 vacancies in Sri Lanka Police at present, steps have alrea... Read More


Seat belts mandatory for expressway bus passengers from Sep. 1?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Effective from today (August 1), it is now mandatory for all passengers travelling in the rear seats of light vehicles on expressways to wear seat belts. According to police, spe... Read More


Tuition classes for scholarship exam banned from Aug 6 midnight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Commissioner General of Examinations announced that the conducting of tuition classes, seminars, workshops, etc. related to the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is prohibited f... Read More


Asia-Pacific markets fall after Trump modifies tariff rates

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Asian shares fell on Friday after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously await U.S. jobs data that could make or break the case ... Read More