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A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries HarbourContinue Reading The post Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour appeared first on…

Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International EnergyContinue Reading The post Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns appeared first on Newswire.

The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading The post Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour appeared…

Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading The post Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm appeared first on Newswire.

Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carriedContinue Reading The post Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve appeared first on…

The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal toContinue Reading The post US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next? appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaineContinue Reading The post Ugandan woman caught with cocaine hidden in clothing at BIA appeared first…

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican overContinue Reading The post Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, arrests 12 fishermen off Jaffna appeared first on…

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly killing wild animals in Yala National Park and possessing animal meat. The arrestsContinue Reading The post Two arrested for killing wildlife in Yala National Park appeared first on Newswire.