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72-hour detention order issued for Shiran Basik

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A 72-hour detention order was obtained for the alleged drug trafficker "Shiran Basik", police stated. The suspect, who was arrested in Dubai, was brought to this country yesterd... Read More


Nearly 8,000 security personnel deployed for Kandy Esala Procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Nearly 8,000 members of the Police, Police Special Task Force, and the Tri-Forces will be deployed for the security of the historical Kandy Esala Procession, Police Headquarters ... Read More


Inflation projected to stay higher until early next year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Report highlights that expected inflation until early next year will remain at a higher level than previously mentioned figures. In the second... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road reopened for traffic

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The temporarily closed Hatton-Colombo main road reopened for traffic. The road was temporarily closed this morning (15) due to a mound of earth collapsing in the Hatton-Kuilwatt... Read More


Investigation launched into missing textbooks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- An investigation commenced into the disappearance of a stock of textbooks and activity books issued by the Department of Educational Publications, Secretary to the Ministry of Ed... Read More


Landslide blocks Hatton-Colombo main road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A mound of earth collapsed onto the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Kuilwatta area. Police stated that vehicle traffic on the road came to a complete standstill as a result. Ha... Read More


11 rescued after Navy Dvora capsizes off Angulana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- 11 out of twelve individuals aboard a Sri Lanka Navy Dora craft were rescued after the vessel encountered a mishap in the seas off Angulana. 8 of the rescued personnel were admi... Read More


President's Office responds to Bar Association's request

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The Presidential Secretariat sent an official letter responding to a request by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for full video recordings of a meeting held with the Presi... Read More


Navy Dvora distressed off Angulana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A Dvora craft belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy was distressed in the Angulana sea area. Eleven individuals aboard the craft involved in the mishap are rescued, the Navy Media Spo... Read More


Sri Lanka's official poverty line rises to Rs 17,592 in June

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka's official poverty line reached Rs 17,592 per person in June, reflecting a Rs 277 increase from the previous month, according to new data from the Department of Census ... Read More