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A large‑scale drug trafficker and organized criminal known as ‘Kudu Roshan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).Continue Reading The post Drug lord ‘Kudu Roshan’ arrested by CID appeared first on Newswire.

Hiru Media Network has rejected allegations made by the Sri Lanka Police Media Division, saying recent actions taken against theContinue Reading The post Hiru TV rejects police claims, warns of threat to media freedom appeared first on…

Suzuki has warned owners of its new Suzuki Fronx to stop carrying passengers in the rear seats after a seatbeltContinue Reading The post Drivers warned after ‘serious’ failure of Suzuki Fronx appeared first on Newswire.

Cyclone Ditwah has caused extensive damage to Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, with over 106,000 hectares of paddy — about 20Continue Reading The post Over 106 000 hectares of paddy damaged due to cyclone : FAO appeared first on Newswire.

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, together with the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal LasithaContinue Reading The post Air Force Commander inspects Colombo Central Bus Stand renovations appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa, has strongly criticised the Inspector General of Police (IGP), statingContinue Reading The post Namal slams IGP, alleges political interference in law enforcement…

A boat seized by the Navy and brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour yesterday contained nearly 160 kilograms of ‘ICE’Continue Reading The post Rs. 2B worth of ‘ICE’ and heroin found in seized multi‑day vessel appeared first on Newswire.

Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Fort Police Station today.  His arrest comes afterContinue Reading The post MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (24 Dec) to inspect schools affectedContinue Reading The post PM visits Cyclone-hit school in Badulla, reviews recovery plans appeared…

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Manisha Gunasekera, met with the Director-General of UNESCO,Continue Reading The post UNESCO mobilizes emergency assistance for Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.