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Naval sailor remanded over theft charges

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A naval sailor who allegedly snatched a gold chain worth over Rs. 300,000 from a woman near the X-ray room of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been remanded until October ... Read More


SRI LANKA POLICE LAUNCH PUBLIC HOTLINE FOR DRUG INFORMATION, URGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Police have introduced a new series of telephone numbers for the public to provide information on illicit drugs, including heroin, ice, cocaine, and cannabis. Thi... Read More


ALLEGED ASSOCIATE OF 'BACKHOE SAMAN' ARRESTED WITH KERALA CANNABIS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested a suspected close associate of the alleged underworld figure known as "Backhoe Saman". Allegedly, 6.1 kilogrammes of Kerala canna... Read More


T-56 ROUNDS AND A MAGAZINE DISCOVERED BURIED BEHIND 'MIDIGAMA RUWAN'S' HOUSE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- 27 T-56 rounds and a magazine have been discovered buried behind the house of a person known as "Midigama Ruwan." Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from ... Read More


NAVAL SAILOR REMANDED OVER THRFT CHARGES

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A naval sailor who allegedly snatched a gold chain worth over Rs. 300,000 from a woman near the X-ray room of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been remanded until October ... Read More


INDIAN NATIONAL REMANDED OVER VANDALISM CHARGES

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- An Indian national arrested by Keselwatta Police over an incident of alleged illegal entry and allegedly causing mischief at the Colombo High Court was remanded until October 7 ... Read More


New microfinance bill gets Cabinet approval

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Cabinet has approved a new Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the microfinance sector. The proposal was... Read More


Sri Lanka moving towards a 'no-smokers zone'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka is heading towards a 'no-smokers zone' due to a significant decline in smoking among young people, according to the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC). ADIC E... Read More


SL and India reaffirm strong friendship at UNGA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath held bilateral discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations Gen... Read More


Indian national arrested with 'Kush' drug

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- An Indian national was arrested early this morning at Katunayake Airport after 1 kilogram and 556 grams of 'Kush' drug with an estimated street value of over Rs. 15 million was ... Read More