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Navy intercepts another fishing trawler carrying large stock of narcotics
Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler with a large stock of narcotics suspected to be heroin on the high seas, during a special operation carried out based on intelligence received.
Following a special…
Two individuals removed from terrorism blacklist
The Ministry of Defence has reportedly removed the names of two individuals, who had been designated for aiding and abetting terror activities, from the blacklist with effect from Monday (Oct. 23).
As such, the designations of…
Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for visitors from 7 countries
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved visa-free entry for visitors from seven countries including India, China and Russia as a pilot project until 31 March 2024, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.
In a tweet, he said the Cabinet has…
Cabinet reshuffle a ‘wrong decision’ by President – SLPP
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has raised concerns over the latest Cabinet reshuffle, claiming that the changing of ministerial portfolios was a ‘wrong decision’ by the President.
Speaking to the media in this regard this…
Public warned of increased spread of infectious diseases as heavy rainfall continues
The general public has been cautioned over the increased spread of three infectious diseases in the island, as a result of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.
Accordingly, the public has been warned of the spread of eye…
Indonesian woman arrested at BIA with cocaine worth over Rs. 200 mn
An Indonesian passenger was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit of the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last evening (22 Oct.).
The woman, who had arrived from Doha, had attempted to…
Cabinet reshuffle: New health and environment ministers appointed
A Cabinet reshuffle took place this morning (23 Oct.), during which the ministerial portfolios of several ministers including Mahinda Amaraweera and Keheliya Rambukwella were changed.
Accordingly, Minister Amaraweera, was sworn in as the…
Low-pressure areas over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m., the Meteorology Department says.
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura…
Eheliyagoda Police OIC found dead with gunshot injuries
The Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Eheliyagoda Police Station was reportedly found dead with gunshot injuries.
According to Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, the OIC had been found dead with gunshot injuries in his headquarters.…
Parliamentary program for 2024 Budget revealed
Sri Lanka Parliament has unveiled the program for the parliamentary sittings for the presentation of the Appropriation Bill (The Budget) for the fiscal year 2024.
Accordingly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe will deliver the Budget speech…