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Suspect arrested with illegally imported cigarettes in Wellampitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- An individual has been arrested with a stock of 165,200 illegally imported cigarettes from a residence in Wellampitiya, police stated. The arrest was made during a raid conducte... Read More


Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Several individuals have been arrested along with 10 high-engine capacity motorcycles that were being used for illegal street racing along the Sangamitta Mawatha in Matale. Poli... Read More


Man arrested for robbing Rs. 1.5 million by intimidating a woman in Millaniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested for allegedly robbing Rs. 1.5 million by intimidating a woman in Millaniya, police said. The incident was reported to the Millaniya Police Statio... Read More


IMF Chief reaffirms support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its continuous support to Sri Lanka's economic recovery. This assurance was given by the Managing Director of the IMF, Krist... Read More


Opposition moves motion to appoint Select Committee on Cyclone Ditwah preparedness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The opposition today (21) moved a motion to appoint a Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and repor... Read More


Air quality worsens in several cities: NBRO

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels this morning owing to various factors, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has stat... Read More


Gold crosses $4,800 for the first time as US, EU spar over Greenland

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Gold prices surged to a record high above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar as U.S. President Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland thr... Read More


Country's rulers are obligated to protect Buddhism: Ex-President Ranil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Rulers of the country are obligated to protect Buddhism, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed. Former President Wickremesinghe noted that even during periods of fo... Read More


Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 7.4degC today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The lowest temperature recorded in Sri Lanka today (21) was 7.4degC, observed at the Nuwara Eliya weather station during the early hours of the morning, according to the Departme... Read More


Over 30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of 652 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