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Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers
The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone further inspection,...
Suspect wanted under ‘Red Notice’ repatriated from India – Police
Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission...
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (25),...
A criminal who had issued a red notice has been transferred from India.
An organized criminal linked to several crimes has been brought to the island from India today (24). This organized criminal...
A meeting between the Cardinal and the Pope
Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican today (23). Venerable Neville Joe Perera,...
Vesak State Festival on May 30th
The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, has informed the Chief Prelates of Malwatte...
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said he held a telephone conversation yesterday (23) with Venezuelan Minister...
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GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day
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First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University
The first Technology Service and Support Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. The centre was formally inaugurated by...
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