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An Indian national was arrested early today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attemptingContinue Reading The post Indian national arrested for attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of ‘Kush’ appeared first on…

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to embrace unity, renewalContinue Reading The post PM highlights spirit of coexistence and fresh beginnings in New Year message appeared…

A foreign woman was taken into custody following an incident of disorderly conduct reported in Mount Lavinia last night. AccordingContinue Reading The post Foreign woman assaults several, including police officer, in Mount Lavinia incident…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, calling for unity while raising concerns over theContinue Reading The post Opposition Leader calls for unity amid economic hardship in New Year message…

The National System Control Centre has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today (14Continue Reading The post Rooftop Solar Owners Asked to Switch Off Systems Until 3 PM Today appeared first…

Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears the moveContinue Reading The post Saudi Arabia urges US to ease Hormuz blockade fearing shipping disruptions appeared first on…

A man who went missing while attempting to traverse the “Katusu Konda” ridge in the Hantana Mountain Range has beenContinue Reading The post Missing hiker rescued in Hantana Mountain Range appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading The post Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days appeared first on Newswire.

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading The post Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective? appeared first on…