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Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas
Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas
Another fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been taken into custody on suspicion of transporting drugs, police stated. MORE..
Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside
Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside
The COP31 climate meeting is now expected to be held in Turkey after Australia dropped its bid to host the annual event. MORE..
President to launch second phase of ‘A Nation United’ campaign in Hambantota today
President to launch second phase of ‘A Nation United’ campaign in Hambantota today
The Southern Provincial Programme of the ‘A Nation United’ anti-drug campaign is scheduled to be launched in Hambantota today (20). MORE..
IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history
IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history this year. MORE..
Train operations on up-country railway line continue to be disrupted
Train operations on up-country railway line continue to be disrupted
Train operations on the up-country railway line continue to be disrupted due to the derailment caused by fallen trees and a landslide between Idalgashinna and Ohiya railway stations, Sri Lanka Railways stated. MORE..
Govt. revises fee levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals
Govt. revises fee levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals
The government has taken steps to revise the fees levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals. MORE..
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say
Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, Specialist Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital stated. MORE..
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump signs bill ordering justice department to release Jeffrey Epstein files
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has signed a bill ordering the release of all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Sri Lanka expresses readiness to further deepen cooperation with EU
Sri Lanka expresses readiness to further deepen cooperation with EU
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra has held constructive discussions with Șerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, the Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South Asia of the European Parliament, together with members of the Delegation. MORE..
Gunman in Kotahena shooting arrested with ‘Ice’ in Hasalaka
Gunman in Kotahena shooting arrested with ‘Ice’ in Hasalaka
The alleged gunman in the shooting incident reported in Kotahena on November 7, has been arrested in Kolongoda, Hasalaka, police stated. MORE..
Energy Ministry budgetary allocation to be debated today
Energy Ministry budgetary allocation to be debated today
The expenditure heads of the Ministry of Energy is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today (20). MORE..
Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300
Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300
Myanmar’s military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds. MORE..
Three arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 40 mln at BIA
Three arrested with ‘Kush’ cannabis worth over Rs. 40 mln at BIA
A stock of ‘Kush’ cannabis worth Rs. 40 million has been seized by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Airport, last night. MORE..
Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm today
Showers expected in most provinces after 1pm today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee district today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held a constructive meeting in Brussels, Belgium this afternoon with Bernd Lange, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the International Trade Committee (INTA), and EU GSP+ Rapporteur. MORE..
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
CBSL issues notice to public on prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a notice to the public regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. MORE..
Proposal seeking select committee to probe release of 323 containers presented to parliament
Proposal seeking select committee to probe release of 323 containers presented to parliament
A proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to look into the release of 323 containers without mandatory physical inspection and to report to Parliament was presented to Parliament today. MORE..
All parties must work together to counter attempts to create ethnic tensions – President tells TNA MPs
All parties must work together to counter attempts to create ethnic tensions – President tells TNA MPs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says he held a meeting with a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), this afternoon (19) at the Presidential Secretariat following a request made by the party. MORE..
Low pressure area likely to intensify and near Sri Lanka’s northern coast
Low pressure area likely to intensify and near Sri Lanka’s northern coast
The Department of Meteorology says that a fresh low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around Saturday (November 22). MORE..
Two arrested over foreign employment scams
Two arrested over foreign employment scams
Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with large-scale foreign employment scams, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) stated. MORE..
Two night mail trains cancelled today
Two night mail trains cancelled today
Sri Lanka Railways announced that two night mail trains operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla railway stations will be cancelled today (19). MORE..
ITAK MPs meet President for talks
ITAK MPs meet President for talks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a special discussion with several parliamentarians and representatives of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK). MORE..
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters and army helicopters battled a fire Wednesday that burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan, killing one person, injuring another and forcing more than 170 people to evacuate. MORE..
India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting tomorrow
India to host Colombo Security Conclave NSA meeting tomorrow
The Seventh Meeting of the National Security Advisors (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be held in New Delhi tomorrow (20), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa rejects reports circulating about his degree certificates
Namal Rajapaksa rejects reports circulating about his degree certificates
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has rejected the reports currently being circulated regarding his degree and education qualifications. MORE..