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Sri Lanka needs human resource base with diverse vocational knowledge - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the aim of the government is to strengthen the country's econo... Read More


Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested on bribery charges remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamage, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Briber... Read More


Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified - IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the politicians who supported drug traffickers and underworld activities have already been identified. He furt... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A total of 110 kilograms and 600 grams of Kerala cannabis have been seized in Pesalai, Talaimannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. The haul of narcotics was seized during an operation co... Read More


No reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka in 2024: US State Department

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The United States says there were no reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka by or on behalf of government authorities in 2024. The US State Department said the Office o... Read More


Sri Lanka's remittance inflow exceeds US$ 4 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka has received US$ 697.3 million in workers' remittances in July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This figure refl... Read More


Public can directly WhatsApp IGP to report crimes from today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the general public to directly inform the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) pertaining to crimes and vario... Read More


Man hacked to death in Seeduwa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- An individual has been hacked to death in Seeduwa. According to police, the murder was carried out last night (12) by a group of individuals using sharp weapons. The victim, wh... Read More


'Kandalame Hadakaraya' dies despite months of treatment for gunshot wound

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The majestic tusker popularly known as 'Kandalame Hadakaraya', who had been receiving treatment at the Kandalama Reservoir for over six months, has reportedly died this afternoon... Read More


Maduru Oya Helicopter Crash: Pilot claims he lost control of helicopter within 30 seconds of taking off

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Bell 212 helicopter, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Paulen Jayawardena, lost control and crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir within 30 seconds of taking off from the Maduru O... Read More