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Three foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 million

Srilanka, June 30 -- Three foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approxima... Read More


Police warn of tougher action against reckless drivers

Srilanka, June 30 -- Motorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka... Read More


President chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Nino preparedness

Srilanka, June 30 -- The National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The mee... Read More


Programme launched to integrate rehabilitated drug users into workforce

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Ministry of Industries has launched a programme aimed at providing employment opportunities in the private sector for young people who have completed rehabilitation for drug a... Read More


Special priority card to be introduced for differently-abled persons

Srilanka, June 30 -- A special priority card will be introduced to ensure priority access to services for differently-abled persons at government institutions. The decision was taken at a meeting ... Read More


Over 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIs

Srilanka, June 29 -- More than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union has stated. According to the union, a total of 7,2... Read More


Man arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public

Srilanka, June 29 -- An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money. ... Read More


Met Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts

Srilanka, June 29 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Me... Read More


Two drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoir

Srilanka, June 29 -- Two individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated. The deceased have been identified as a 40-year-old res... Read More


Coconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptions

Srilanka, June 29 -- Sri Lanka's coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January-May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the C... Read More