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Suspect arrested with around 6.28 kg of narcotics

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect with a stock of ICE drugs valued at over Rs. 100 million in the Ganemulla area. The police stated that this stock of narco... Read More


Health ministry issues ban on unhealthy school canteen food

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A new circular was issued banning the sale of foods with high sugar content, fatty foods, and foods manufactured using processed meat, including hot dogs, burgers, pizzas, biscui... Read More


Chemmani mass grave excavations inspected by Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave was inspected yesterday (19) by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara. Officials ... Read More


Sallay boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Major General Suresh Sallay, who was hospitalised whilst under detention orders, is boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa. ... Read More


Wildlife conservation framework expansion must not disadvantage existing officers

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The absorption of multipurpose officers and civil defence officers into the wildlife conservation services is currently underway to strengthen the conservation programme, and whi... Read More


Motorcycle catches fire while running

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A running motorcycle suddenly caught fire on the Galle-Akuressa main road. Police stated that the incident was reported in the Katugoda area. People travelling on the road, inc... Read More


First efficiency bar exam for school teachers scheduled for September

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The first efficiency bar examination for officers in the Sri Lanka Teachers' Service working in national and provincial schools is scheduled to be held in September, the Ministry... Read More


Train operations resume between Nanu Oya and Ambewela

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Train operations on the Upcountry railway line between Nanu Oya and Ambewela, which were disrupted due to the Ditwah disaster situation, resumed from the Nanu Oya railway station... Read More


Next year to be the year corrupt individuals and thieves are jailed

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Next year will be the year corrupt individuals and thieves who defrauded public funds are jailed, says Deputy Minister T. B. Sarath. The Deputy Minister mentioned that legal act... Read More


New import and export control regulations issued via gazette

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- New regulations aimed at strengthening the monitoring and oversight of outward remittances from Sri Lanka for import transactions came into effect today, June 19, 2026. Minister... Read More