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Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Ma... Read More


Over 1,000 arrested in "Nation United" island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested yesterday (10) under the launch of the nationwide operation to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme "A Nation United", ... Read More


Another 693 individuals nabbed during island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A total of 693 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Increase in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Western Province

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Police say there has been a noticeable rise in motorcycle and three-wheeler robberies in Colombo city and across the Western Province. Police noted that over the past few days, ... Read More


Maldives confirms seizure of Sri Lankan fishing vessel with narcotics

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Maldivian police have officially confirmed that a Sri Lankan fishing vessel taken into custody by Maldivian security forces within the country's maritime boundary contained a... Read More


Interim order preventing arrest of ex-army intelligence officer further extended

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Court of Appeal extended until January 29 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Sri Lanka Army intelligence officer, Colonel K. S. Maddumage, without ... Read More


Third day of 2026 Budget debate in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Day three of the debate on the Second Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to commence in Parliament this morning (11). Parliament will be in session from 9:30 a.... Read More


Another three suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Another three suspects including a woman have been apprehended in connection with the Kotahena shooting incident that killed one individual on Friday (07), police stated. The su... Read More


Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law, report

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Indian police are probing a deadly car blast in the capital Delhi under a stringent law used to fight "terrorism", television channels reported on Tuesday, citing a case register... Read More


Czech national drowns in seas off Dikwella

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A Czech national was reportedly swept away by strong waves while bathing in seas off Dikwella yesterday (10), police stated. Although he was rescued and admitted to the Batheega... Read More