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Customs agrees to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. The agreement was reached w... Read More


'Don't share location-based selfies during trips' - Police

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler has urged the general public to refrain from posting selfies or other social media updates that... Read More


Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels owing to various factors, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has stated. According to Dr. ... Read More


Ex-Minister Keheliya, wife and daughter arrive at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and a daughter have appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (10). ... Read More


Man arrested in operation against mangrove destruction in Wanathawilluwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Puttalam wildlife officers have arrested an individual during an operation conducted to apprehend a group involved in the destruction of mangroves in Wattakkandal, Wanathawilluwa... Read More


Man dies after on-field accident during cricket match in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A 41-year-old man has reportedly died following an accident during a cricket match at a playground in the Aluthepola area of Minuwangoda. The incident had occurred when two play... Read More


Steering Committee to be established to digitize healthcare service in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A special discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa on the establishment of a Steering Committee to digitally transform ... Read More


Sri Lanka supports 'Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The government of Sri Lanka has extended its support to the "Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism" at the 26th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Gen... Read More


Eight dead in explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station at India's capital Delhi on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured several others, officials said. The blas... Read More


Tourist arrivals in November top 60,000

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A total of 61,890 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by t... Read More