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Woman dies after falling from motorcycle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- A 42-year-old female passenger lost her life after falling from a motorcycle on the Konthahela road, according to Bandarawela Police. The incident occurred yesterday (18) evenin... Read More


Suspect apprehended with high-value cannabis haul

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Hambegamuwa Police officers detained an individual in the Mailawala area following a raid that uncovered a stock of dried cannabis worth hundreds of thousands of rupees. Police ... Read More


Police and STF seize large quantities of illegal liquor

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Four suspects were apprehended, and a massive stock of illicit liquor was seized during a series of raids conducted by the Police and the Special Task Force (STF) to curb illegal... Read More


National Agri Marketing Services to regulate 18 economic centres

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The country's 18 economic centres are regulated through a state company named National Agri Marketing Services to facilitate their services, Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and C... Read More


Litro Gas guarantees continuous supply

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Continuous gas supplies will be maintained moving forward, Litro Gas Company assured, following a temporary shortage caused by an unexpected spike in demand and a two-day supply ... Read More


PM and Chaminda Wijesiri clash over MP salaries

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (19) that the culture of her political movement involves members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and Natio... Read More


U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Koehler's travel to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Admiral Steve "Web" Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to 21, 2026. During his visit, Admiral Koehler will engage with Sri Lanka... Read More


Farmers report bumper maize harvest

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Farmers in the Monaragala district report a very successful maize harvest for the 2025 Maha season. Harvesting is currently proceeding rapidly in areas such as Buttala, Monaraga... Read More


Uva revenue hits record Rs 4bn in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Overall revenue for the Uva Provincial Council in 2025 reached a record level of 4 billion rupees, exceeding expected targets, according to Uva Province Deputy Chief Secretary (F... Read More


Two sentenced to death over shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta ordered the death penalty yesterday (17) for two individuals accused of shooting a relative following a private dispute. The defend... Read More