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Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush

Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabisContinue Reading The post Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush appeared first…
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Former Indian PM’s son sentenced for life in rape case

A court in southern India has sentenced Karnataka politician Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of rapingContinue Reading The post Former Indian PM’s son sentenced for life in rape case appeared first on Newswire.
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200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers

Sri Lanka welcomed 200,244 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month last year. ThisContinue Reading The post 200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers appeared first on Newswire.
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“No tolerance for violence or ragging in universities ”- PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for violence or ragging in universities. However,Continue Reading The post “No tolerance for violence or ragging in universities ”- PM appeared first on…
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Matara incident becomes 76th shooting in 2025 – Captured on CCTV

A shooting was reported around 6:35 a.m. today (August 3) in the Kapugama area of Matara, police said. According toContinue Reading The post Matara incident becomes 76th shooting in 2025 – Captured on CCTV appeared first on Newswire.
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Indian devotees fund new Meditation Centre at Sri Lanka’s Seetha Amman Temple

A new meditation hall at the historic Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya was officially inaugurated on Saturday (03), inContinue Reading The post Indian devotees fund new Meditation Centre at Sri Lanka’s Seetha Amman Temple appeared first…
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Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has recorded a significant 66% increase in profits during the first six months ofContinue Reading The post Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka plans new legislation to address Media-Driven harm

The government is responsible for protecting citizens whose rights are affected by media content, according to Health and Mass MediaContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka plans new legislation to address Media-Driven harm appeared first on…
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Legal action to be filed against officials who failed to submit asset declarations

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says legal action will be taken against public officials whoContinue Reading The post Legal action to be filed against officials who failed to submit asset…
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