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Suspect arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 10 million

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Western Province South Crime Division arrested an individual who distributes drug stocks to various locations based on incoming calls, along with a stock of narcotics worth ov... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals recovers 8% during May

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals during the first 24 days of the m... Read More


Banking sector remains stable despite fraud incidents

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's banking industry continues to be strong and resilient, with customer deposits fully protected despite recent cases of financial fraud and cyber-related activity. Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka goes before IMF Executive Board's scrutiny today

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka will learn today whether the International Monetary Fund will approve the 5th and 6th reviews under its Extended Fund Facility Programme at the executive level. If the ... Read More


Delay in appointing Commissioner General disrupts DMT operations

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The day-to-day operations of the Department of Motor Traffic face severe disruption, causing significant inconvenience to the public, because responsible authorities failed to app... Read More


12-hour water cut in the Mahara and Gampaha areas

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that the water supply to the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 7:00 pm today (27) u... Read More


Showery conditions to prevail across the island

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The south-west monsoon has established over the island. The prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the island is expected to continue. The Department of Me... Read More


Foreign remittance inflows tipped to hit record in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka is expected to record the highest-ever foreign remittance income from migrant workers by the end of this year, according to Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE... Read More


Japan, India foreign ministers hold talks

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The foreign ministers of Japan and India have agreed to work together to ensure safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and maintain stable energy supplies. The agr... Read More


Rs. 1.8m canned fish haul seized in factory raid

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today (26) raided a large-scale illegal canned fish production and packaging facility operating secretly in the Irabadagama area of Sandalanka... Read More