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An ongoing Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the seizure of 300 kg heroin, five AK-47 rifles and 1,000 live rounds of 9mm ammunition off the coast of Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram has led to speculation that an…

Emergency Regulations for the distribution of essential food items were promulgated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under the Public Security Ordinance through a special Gazette notification with effect from midnight today, President’s…

The Foreign Ministry yesterday said that 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more remain to be evacuated from Afghanistan as of yesterday (August 30). “As of 30th August 2021, 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more…

A meeting was held on Sunday between some senior leaders of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to discuss once again the proposals to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Commission and matters that had been submitted based on the…

581 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, stated the Police Media Division. So far 61,587 suspects have been arrested for not wearing face masks and maintaining…

The Medical Equipment Importers Association recently donated 100 Digital Blood Pressure Monitors to the State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulations of Pharmaceuticals for the use of COVID treatment centers. The donation…

Sri Lanka continues to monitor the developments in Afghanistan and remains concerned about the situation, including its humanitarian aspect. Sri Lanka has been facilitating, with the assistance of its international partners,…

14,394 more individuals recovered from COVID-19 bringing the total recoveries in the country to 371,992 , the Epidemiology Unit confirmed.

The Batticaloa District Consumers Affairs Authority raided warehouses and seized paddy stocks hoarded by traders without releasing them to the market. The public have complained that traders are hoarding rice, sugar and other…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today raided a warehouse in Kerawalapitiya, Wattala where over 4,100 metric tonnes of sugar had been hidden. According to Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection…