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Youth arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 21 mln at BIA
Youth arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 21 mln at BIA
A 28-year old Sri Lankan national has been arrested by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle nearly 2.7 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis into the country. MORE..
Woman who obstructed police officers on duty further remanded
Woman who obstructed police officers on duty further remanded
The woman seen in a video widely circulating on social media, obstructing and verbally abusing police officers on traffic duty in the Udugampola area, has been further remanded until November 10. MORE..
Vatican Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Vatican Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
SC dismisses writ petitions against freezing assets of Keheliya and family
SC dismisses writ petitions against freezing assets of Keheliya and family
The Supreme Court has dismissed three writ petitions filed seeking to nullify the order issued by the Colombo High Court to freeze the assets belonging to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members. MORE..
16 killed, 8 injured as truck crashes into bus in India
16 killed, 8 injured as truck crashes into bus in India
At least 16 people were killed and eight others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in this district on Monday, police said. MORE..
Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exams prohibited from midnight tomorrow
Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exams prohibited from midnight tomorrow
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination is scheduled to commence on November 10 and continue until December 5, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, said. MORE..
Two arrested for verbally abusing and threatening female Buddhist monk
Two arrested for verbally abusing and threatening female Buddhist monk
Two suspects have been arrested by Wattala Police for allegedly engaging in disorderly conduct in a public place in connection with an incident in which a female Buddhist monk was threatened and verbally abused. MORE..
‘Wana Surakuma’ joint operations unit to be established today
‘Wana Surakuma’ joint operations unit to be established today
The Ministry of Environment announced that the ‘Wana Surakuma’ Joint Operations Unit will be inaugurated today (03), with the objective of conserving Sri Lanka’s natural forest resources. MORE..
One dead in motorcycle-car collision in Kitulgala
One dead in motorcycle-car collision in Kitulgala
A motorcyclist has reportedly died in a road accident near the 39th-kilometre post on the Hatton–Kitulgala road, in the Kitulgala Police Division. MORE..
10 arrested in Kilinochchi for obstructing STF officers
10 arrested in Kilinochchi for obstructing STF officers
Five men and five women have been arrested for obstructing a group of Kilinochchi Police Special Task Force (STF) officers during a raid on an illegal alcohol operation in the Sudalakulam area of the Ramanathapuram Police Division, injuring two officers and freeing a suspect. MORE..
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Mazar-e Sharif city, casualties feared
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Mazar-e Sharif city, casualties feared
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near one of Afghanistan’s largest cities Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. MORE..
King to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister says
King to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister says
The government is “working to remove” Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s last honorary military title at the King’s request, the defence secretary has said. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India crowned ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions
India crowned ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions
India’s agonising wait for a maiden Women’s World Cup title finally came to an end as Harmanpreet Kaur and her teary-eyed teammates clinched the trophy by beating South Africa in a dramatic final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
One person killed in shooting in Horana
One person killed in shooting in Horana
One person is reported dead in a shooting incident at Akkara 12, Cyrilton Watte in Horana this evening (02).
18 pilgrims dead after bus collides with parked trailer in India’s Rajasthan
18 pilgrims dead after bus collides with parked trailer in India’s Rajasthan
At least 18 people have been killed and three injured after a bus rammed a parked trailer in Rajasthan, India, police said. MORE..
Vatican Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
Vatican Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (03). MORE..
President calls on religious leaders to unite in fight against drugs
President calls on religious leaders to unite in fight against drugs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged religious leaders, including the Maha Sangha, to extend their support to the national program aimed at eradicating the drug menace from Sri Lanka. MORE..
UK police say mass stabbing on train is not terrorist incident
UK police say mass stabbing on train is not terrorist incident
British police said on Sunday that a knife attack on a train which put 11 people in hospital was not a terrorist incident, adding that two men - both British nationals - had been arrested. MORE..
Steps will be taken to provide necessary security for MPs after conducting existing threats: Police
Steps will be taken to provide necessary security for MPs after conducting existing threats: Police
Steps will be taken to provide necessary security for Members of Parliament (MPs) after conducting an analysis of existing security threats, Sri Lanka Police stated. MORE..
A/L Exam top achievers from Uva felicitated
A/L Exam top achievers from Uva felicitated
A ceremony to felicitate students who achieved outstanding results in the 2023/2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination, under the President’s Fund programme for honouring high achievers, was held this morning at the Badulla Library Auditorium. MORE..
Issuance of NICs continuing without interruption: Dept. for Registration of Persons
Issuance of NICs continuing without interruption: Dept. for Registration of Persons
The issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs) is continuing without interruption, the Department for Registration of Persons stated. MORE..
281 killed in political violence in Bangladesh since Hasina’s fall: Report
281 killed in political violence in Bangladesh since Hasina’s fall: Report
Nearly 300 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh in the year since student-led protests toppled autocratic former leader Sheikh Hasina, the country’s main human rights group said on Sunday. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts. MORE..
Parliamentary staff preparing for trade union action during Budget session?
Parliamentary staff preparing for trade union action during Budget session?
Parliamentary staff are preparing to stage a trade union action during the upcoming budget session, according to parliamentary sources. MORE..