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Govt committed to establish stable policies to drive gem export growth - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to... Read More


Airport security guard arrested with cache of firearms and ammunition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A team of officers from the Minuwangoda Police Station, acting on information received, conducted a search of a residence near the Minuwangoda Hospital today (15) and arrested a ... Read More


Govt may import substitute if 'Keeri Samba' shortage persists - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, claims that certain groups are attempting to artificially create a shortage of 'Ke... Read More


Six injured in three-wheeler and cab collision near Ravana Falls

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- At least six people were injured when a three-wheeler and a luxury cab collided on the Ella-Wellawaya main road, in the area above Ravana Falls. The injured were admitted to the... Read More


Seven injured in bus accident at Dunhinda Junction

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- At least seven people were injured in a bus accident at Dunhinda Junction on the Badulla-Mahiyanganaya road at around 7:15 a.m. today (15). According to police, the accident occ... Read More


Group working to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka: Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A group is working with foreign organizations to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka, claims His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith pointed out that cert... Read More


Seven suspects arrested over fatal assault in Seeduwa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Five individuals suspected to be involved in the fatal assault of a man in Seeduwa, along with two others who allegedly assisted them, have been arrested yesterday (14) by the Se... Read More


Man dies after being hit by express train in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- An individual has died after being hit by an express train traveling from Maradana to Beliatta. Police stated that the incident occurred last night (14) near the 23rd mile post ... Read More


Bimal says increasing plantation workers' wages a challenge

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Increasing the daily wages of plantation workers has become a challenge for the government, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake states. M... Read More


Chinese smugglers causing significant losses to Sri Lanka's gem industry - report

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Chinese involvement in Sri Lanka's gemstone industry is causing significant revenue losses to the island nation's crisis-ridden economy and impacting local businesses, according ... Read More