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ORGANIZED CRIME FIGURE ARRESTED WITH LARGE DRUG HAUL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- An alleged organised crime figure and drug trafficker known as 'Potta Amila' has been arrested along with three of his close associates. Moragahahena Police arrested the group ... Read More


MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA REFLECTS ON THE POWER OF PUBLIC SUPPORT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a person with the love of the people has the strength to face any challenge. He added that religious blessings provide a spiri... Read More


KARANDENIYA PRADESHIYA SABHA CHAIRMAN DIES AT 47

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Mahil Rangajeewa Munasinghe, the Chairman of the Karandeniya Pradeshiya Sabha, has passed away this morning at the age of 47. He reportedly collapsed around 6:00 a.m. while out... Read More


NEW LICENCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT DRIVERS BY YEAR END

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says all drivers of public transport services will have to obtain a new 'Public Transport Licence' (PT) by December 31. Speaking at a meeting... Read More


AIRPORT IMMIGRATION SYSTEM BACK ONLINE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The immigration computer system at Katunayake Airport is now fully operational again. The system, which broke down at 1:45 p.m. yesterday, was restored at 4:15 p.m., after bein... Read More


COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE PETTAH FIRE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A committee has been appointed to investigate the fire that broke out at an electronics store on First Cross Street in Pettah yesterday afternoon. The committee will be headed ... Read More


FIVE FATALITIES IN YESTERDAY'S TRAFFIC INCIDENTS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Police say five people, including an 11-day-old infant and a school student, have died in five separate traffic incidents that occurred across the island yesterday, September 20... Read More


YOUNG MAN DIES IN STABBING INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Police say a 21-year-old man has died after being attacked with a sharp weapon by another young man in Balawathgama, Hemmathagama last afternoon (20). Authorities report that t... Read More


SHOWERS AND WINDS TO CONTINUE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Prevailing showery and windy condition over the south western parts of the island is expected to continue. Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and... Read More


SRI LANKA NAVY ARRESTS 78 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL FISHERMEN

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Navy says it has arrested 78 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal fishing along the country's coastal waters during special operations conducted between Se... Read More