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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…

The Lanka Coal Company has issued a statement rejecting claims circulating on social media regarding a telephone conversation linked toContinue Reading The post “Nothing Wrong”: Lanka Coal responds to Viral Tender Leak Call appeared first…

Director of the National Eye Hospital has called on the public to exercise strict caution when using fireworks during theContinue Reading The post National Eye Hospital Director urges firework safety during festive season appeared first on…

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said he has received multiple public complaints regarding delays in responses to calls madeContinue Reading The post Three-hour delay in 119 emergency call response prompts Minister’s concern…

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said he has received multiple public complaints regarding delays in responses to calls madeContinue Reading The post Minister Calls 118 After Public Complaints Over 119 Delays appeared first on…

Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in the Negombo area for possession of illegal liquor. The arrest was made yesterdayContinue Reading The post Woman arrested in Negombo with 90-bottle liquor haul appeared first on Newswire.