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Nearly 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- A total of 981 individuals have been arrested yesterday (14) in island-wide raids conducted under the theme "Nation United - National Drive", aimed at eradicating narcotics from ... Read More


Former CPC Chairman Dammika Ranatunga arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO), Dammika Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC... Read More


Sri Lanka President condemns Bondi Beach terror attack, extends condolences

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia and has extended his deepest con... Read More


Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola

Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- A suspect has been arrested for the possession of a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition by officers of the Ampara Division Criminal Investigation Unit.... Read More


Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. Hem... Read More


Education should not be a burden on children amid post-disaster recovery - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their ... Read More


Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- A leakage has been reported in a pipeline from a ship unloading crude oil at the Colombo Port. The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, together with the Marine Environment Protection Authori... Read More


Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The wife of underworld figure Anura Pushpakumara also known as "Batu Meeya," who was recently arrested for aiding and abetting the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, the Chairman ... Read More


Value of 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs. 3,421 mill... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 643

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 643, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Ac... Read More