Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Customs officers have impounded a stock of Kush cannabis smuggled into the country.The parcel contained 1kg 98g of Kush cannabis, with an estimated value of Rs.
16.47 million, Customs Director Seevali Arukgoda.According to him, the parcel had been shipped from Belgium in a container with addressed to a location in Vennappuwa.The contraband will be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for onward investigations.

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Court order released over IUSF protest planned in Colombo

PM Harini stresses need for public participation in social transformation

Harsha proposes new regulations for Undial and Hawala systems

Clean Sri Lanka programme to be debated in Parliament

Sri Lankan insurers to tackle profitability pressure with key shifts - Fitch

CBSL s Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond to be unveiled today

Teacher interdicted for leaking term test questions in North Central Province

Former State Minister Lucky Jayawardena passes away

TRCSL warns public over fraudulent text messages

Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate

E-service for copies of birth, marriage and death certificates for overseas Sri Lankans launched

[Sri Lanka] - JICA Senior Vice President meets PM Harini to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Eleven SSPs transferred with immediate effect

Committee on Public Finance meets for first time

More information emerge about Mount Lavinia shooting that eliminated 2

[Sri Lanka] - Govt to repatriate Sri Lankans illegally staying in South Korea

President discusses challenges surrounding vehicle imports with officials

Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in 2025

Four global flights to BIA diverted to Mattala and India

Foreign reserves robust, debt payments manageable - CBSL Governor

Per capita debt in Sri Lanka hits Rs. 1.3 million

[Sri Lanka] - HMPV seldom fatal, formerly spotted in Sri Lanka- Health authorities

Parliament convenes for first session of 2025

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lankans hold 65 million bank account- Central Bank Governor exposes

Central Bank Governor discusses future of vehicle imports in Sri Lanka

Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case

Draft Bill to call for fresh elections for LG surveys gazetted

Two individuals killed in shooting at Mount Lavinia

Canada s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns

Govt. to commence paddy purchasing this month

Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation, source says

Grade 11 Term Tests suspended in NCP schools

HMPV cases rise in Malaysia, India and Hong Kong- Is it a new diseaseThe HMPV cases are now apparently increasing in Malaysia. In 2024, 327 HMPV cases were reported in the country, a 45% increase compared to 225 cases in 2023. This increase comes in the

Syrian caretaker federal government to trek public sector salaries by 400% next month

President and Attorney General discuss on controversial legal proceedings

Colombo Stock Exchange declines for second consecutive day

[Sri Lanka] - Traffic DIG clarifies adjustments permitted for three-wheelers

Seven CCTV cams go missing out on from old Police Headquarters

India spots initially presumed HMPV case, 8-month-old baby contaminated

[Sri Lanka] - No direct talks with foreign objectives- New circular tightens Sri Lanka s diplomatic procedures

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka Navy took narcotics valued nearly Rs. 3,000 M throughout operations in 2024

Term test question paper leaked in NCP; Exam suspended

Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara s sibling remanded even more

Cardinal Ranjith urges new Constitution to strengthen democracy

NTC to prepare list of traveler rights to make sure security in buses

41 cases of Rat Fever reported in Vavuniya in 2024

Special investigation into land allocations since 2015

Heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as wintry blast roils parts of US

Sacred routines halted at Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya in the middle of demonstrations against Acting Basnayake Nilame

[Sri Lanka] - Paddy farmers deal with new crisis as unknown worm species ravage crops

PM Harini denies involvement in cancelling lecture at Peradeniya Uni.

Trump complains that US flags will be half-staff on his inauguration day

CBSL extends suspension on Perpetual Treasuries

Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor, who committed his life for peace, passes away at 93

Sri Lanka deploys GPS technology to address human-elephant conflict

CPC chairman files Rs. 500M disparagement case versus Ananda Palitha

New guidelines issued on unpaid leaves for public officials

Govt. decides not to liquidate Thriposha Company

President and AG to discuss progress of questionable cases

[Sri Lanka] - Tax evasion by top earners to blame for income shortages- Experts

Sri Lanka Police launch special two-week traffic operations

Two arrested in Seenigama with grenades, pistol and ammunition

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

Suspect arrested at BIA for smuggling gold

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka to review Adani s energy jobs tomorrow

Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2025 amid economic recovery

Russia vows retaliation after saying it downed eight US-made long-range missiles

2024 Scholarship Exam paper marking to resume from Jan 8

World s oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies at 116 in Japan

More details revealed on Weligama shooting incident

Navy seizes over 11kg of gold being smuggled by boat

Fire at grocery store in northern China eliminates at least 8 and hurts 15

President inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 - International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition

Police launch probe into false audio clip on Clean Sri Lanka program

Navy seizes 11.3 kg of gold, arrests three suspects

Prof. Jeewandara addresses concerns over new infection outbreak in China

No change in Litro Gas prices for January

Nearly 300,000 dog bites reported annually in Sri Lanka

2 dead and 18 injured in little plane crash in Southern California

Showery condition anticipated to minimize briefly from today

At least 27 die, lots rescued as 2 migrant boats sink off Tunisia

Ceylon Chamber hails Sri Lanka s landmark food beverage regulations

Former MP J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passes away

India funds rehabilitation of Sri Lanka s Karainagar Boatyard

PM requires thorough research study on low school presence of A'L trainees

[Sri Lanka] - Govt Printing Dept s site restored after cyber attack

Health sector to get highest-ever fund allocation through 2025 Budget Minister

ASPI surpasses 16,000 points mark for firsttimeever

Sri Lanka clears suspicious drone found in seas off Trinco, prepares for return

Labour Ministry introduces WhatsApp number to streamlineservices

[Sri Lanka] - Former president Ranil meets Nepal s prime minister

[Sri Lanka] - Police implement law against over 5,400 traffic culprits in 24 hours

Matara Prison prisoners transferred to Angunukolapelessa

Tesla cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one

Sri Lanka to import salt starting tomorrow

2025 s first Parliament sitting to be held on Jan. 7

MP Asoka Ranwala highlights importance of proper tax payments by businessmen

Education qualifications alone won t fix governance - Dilith calls for fresh perspectives in politics

Inmate dead, 10 injured after tree falls in Matara Prison

Vindhya Jayasekera selected new CEO Designate to CSE

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka Police introduces e-Traffic mobile app to combat traffic infractions

Exams Dept. takes final decision on 2024 Scholarship Exam paper leak

At least 10 dead after truck crashes into New Orleans crowd, city authorities say

Social activist Namal Kumara remanded

[Sri Lanka] - Over 7,000 motorists punished for traffic offenses in 24 hours

Think apprehended with illegally put together lorries worth over Rs. 50 mln

Namal Kumara detained

Spaniard arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills

20 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka return home

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka Customs records historical income over Rs 1.5 trillion in 2024

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

New year, new political culture- President Dissanayake outlines vision for Sri Lanka

Colombo Stock Market achieves almost 50% development in 2024

[Sri Lanka] - Emirates to Increase Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Launch of Clean Sri Lanka national initiative

[Sri Lanka] - Prime Minister Harini calls for unity and development in 2025

President hails 2025 as dawn of a new era for Sri Lanka

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