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Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division launched

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A new Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division was inaugurated this morning (20) at the old Police Headquarters in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Public Security and... Read More


Shoppers to pay for plastic bags, containers from Nov. 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- From November 1, shoppers across the country will need to pay for plastic bags and containers at stores, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced, in a move aimed at reduci... Read More


Video of a couple being questioned by Police raises concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A video showing a doctor and an engineer being questioned at Panadura Police Station has sparked public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from legal experts. Senior lawyer Thish... Read More


Orionid meteor shower to peak early tonight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Orionid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight and into the early hours of tomorrow, astronomy experts said. Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Chairman of the Arthur... Read More


Four upcountry train services cancelled tomorrow due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Rail services on the Upcountry route will be disrupted tomorrow morning as four trains have been cancelled due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. The disruption comes after ... Read More


President seeks swift completion of university degrees

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) to develop a comprehensive plan to address delays in university degree... Read More


'I wonder whether I am President Sajith Premadasa': Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- "Sometimes I wonder why people come to me with issues they face whereas they have given a mandate to a government to resolve their problems," Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa s... Read More


Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Province and the stretch between D... Read More


Six students hospitalized, 20 arrested following clash at Ruhuna University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A clash between second- and third-year students was reported at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, leaving six students hospitalized and 20 others in police custod... Read More


Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts: VIAL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL... Read More