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Govt. pledges full support to strengthen “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug programme
The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna…
Sri Lanka strengthens compliance measures to block terror funding channels
Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said.
Targeted Financial Sanctions are restrictive measures…
Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella
A total of nine individuals have been arrested by the Gokarella Police in connection with the assault of a mother in public, an incident that recently drew widespread attention on social media.
Police stated that the assault took place on…
“Walk for Peace” to begin in Dambulla under state patronage
The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace” is scheduled to commence today (April 22) from Dambulla, with arrangements in place to continue the event until April 28 under state patronage.
The peace march is scheduled to commence at…
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil…
Over 80 killed in road accidents, drowning incidents during New Year period – Police
More than 80 persons have lost their lives due to road accidents and drowning incidents during the New Year season, according to police.
These fatalities were reported between April 10 and April 18.
Police further stated that 53…
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested by airport customs officers earlier this morning (20) for illegally bringing a large consignment of China- manufactured cigarettes into the country.
The suspect is a 35-year-old Chinese businessman…
Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20).
The visit was aimed at reviewing the progress of the Indian housing project implemented for the Indian-origin Tamil community.…
Second school term for 2026 begins today
The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20).
Meanwhile, the fourth stage of the first school term for Muslim schools also begins today,…
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions.
They have submitted their letters of resignation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon…