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Haul of drugs brought to Dikkovita harbour worth more than 10 Billion

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The stock of ICE and heroin brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour has an estimated value of Rs. 10 billion. Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera shared this evaluati... Read More


Current and former RMV officials arrested

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested several current and former officers of the Department of Motor Traffic. These individuals w... Read More


Sajith stresses neutrality over Iranian ships issue

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka prioritises international conventions and remains committed to a neutral stance concerning the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and the presence of Iranian ships. Oppo... Read More


Substandard coal not affecting Norochchalai is a moot theory....insists expert

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Allegations that Sri Lanka imported coal of lower quality than required have already gained significant public attention. Despite repeated assurances from the Government that s... Read More


Mujibur Rahman suggests government consult former US ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Questions regarding the ending of the Middle East war should be asked from the former American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, by the current government led by the Preside... Read More


Around 1,800 leptospirosis patients reported in 2 months

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Around 1,800 patients with leptospirosis (rat fever) were reported during the elapsed time of the year, says the Epidemiology Unit. Specialist Doctor Thushani Dabarera stated t... Read More


4 Department of Motor Traffic officials remanded

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodhagama ordered four officials from the Department of Motor Traffic, including a former Assistant Director, to be remanded until March 20. ... Read More


Food prices set to rise at midnight

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- Food and beverage prices will increase across the country starting at midnight today, March 11, according to the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association. Under the... Read More


Court orders bodies of Iranian sailors from Dena to be handed over to Iranian Embassy

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Galle Main Magistrate, Samira Dodangoda, ordered the Director of the Galle National Hospital today(11) to release the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to officials of the Irania... Read More


Economic surveillance committee convenes

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Economic Surveillance Committee met to safeguard Sri Lanka's economic stability and citizen welfare against external pressures, following a proposal by President Anura Kumar... Read More