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7-day detention order sought for suspects in Rakkana drug haul; more drug traffickers arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has announced that it expects to obtain a 7-day detention order for the five suspects involved in the seizure of 839 kilograms of narcotics foun... Read More


Motor traffic department activities uninterrupted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) stated that its services are being carried out without any interruption. The Department confirmed in a statement that the processes for new... Read More


World Food Day marked today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Today (16) marks World Food Day, drawing the attention of people across the globe to the fundamental human necessity of food. The theme for this year is "Hand in Hand for Better... Read More


Ticket rules for Western Province buses to be strictly enforced

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority has commenced fining bus conductors who fail to issue tickets and passengers who fail to obtain them in buses operating wi... Read More


New secretaries appointed to two ministries

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Two new secretaries have been appointed to two ministries. W.W.S. Mangala, an officer of the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Planning Service, has been appointed as the Secretary... Read More


Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake to appear before Western South Crimes division

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake is scheduled to appear before the Western South Crimes Division at 9:00 AM today (16) to provide a statement regarding an incident that took... Read More


Sri Lankan passport drops to 98th in global travel ranking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Sri Lankan passport has fallen to 98th place in the most recent Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking. This decline follows a drop of six places in September due to vario... Read More


A principal to be reported to court over an alleged assault

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Anamaduwa Police today (October 16) stated that they will report facts to the court regarding a primary school principal near Anamaduwa who allegedly assaulted a girl with a ... Read More


Warrant issued for main suspect in Rs. 300 million land fraud case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Horana Chief Magistrate today (October 16) ordered an open warrant be issued for the main suspect in a case involving the alleged fraudulent sale of a large, Rs. 300 million-... Read More


17-year-old girl dies in Warakapola road crash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- A 17-year-old girl has died following a serious road crash that occurred on the Alawwa-Ambepussa road in the Wariyagoda area, within the Warakapola Police Division. The crash oc... Read More