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COPF questions procedures followed when releasing lands for aerodromes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today questioned the procedures followed in releasing lands for the construction of aerodromes, where it was highlighted that the market va... Read More


Over 1,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A total of 1,038 suspects have been arrested during 1,038 anti-drug raids carried out across the country today under the ongoing 'Nation Together' national operation, police said... Read More


CCTV to be fixed on public transport to prevent gender based violence: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- CCTV cameras will be fixed on public transport, including school vans, to prevent gender based violence, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today. "These pre... Read More


Malaysian arrested at BIA with Rs. 250M cocaine stock

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A foreign national was arrested while attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Rs. 250 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. The suspect, a 25-year-old ... Read More


IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers in 2025; tax revenue on the rise

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far in 2025. Senior Deputy Commissioner of the IRD, P. Nandana Kumara, said that... Read More


Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passes away at 89

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. Media sources confirmed that he died in Mumbai, weeks after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital follo... Read More


Adverse weather affects over 1,700 people

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 1,790 people from 504 families across 10 districts have been affected by the recent adverse weather conditions. According to th... Read More


Former army captain, driver acquitted in 2001 Wellawatte robbery case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Colombo High Court today acquitted and released a former Army Captain and his personal driver, who had been indicted over a 2001 incident in which they were accused of breaki... Read More


Fire erupts at Mattress factory in Hirana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A fire has broken out at a mattress manufacturing factory in Hirana, Panadura, police said. According to the Moratuwa Fire Brigade, seven fire engines have been dispatched to th... Read More


YKK Lanka-Regen Renewables 1.8 MW solar initiative to drive sustainable manufacturing

Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- YKK Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka's largest renewable energy comp... Read More