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A 22-year-old was arrested with about 18.7 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” during a police raid inContinue Reading The post 22-year-old arrested with 18.7kg of ‘ICE’ appeared first on Newswire.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for allegedly spreading unverified and false information claimingContinue Reading The post TID arrests man over alleged fake LTTE Training Camp claim appeared…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 August 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading The post Weather today: Several spells of showers but Mainly dry weather appeared first on Newswire.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Colombo over alleged illegal financial transactions conducted through the “Undiyal” system. The arrestContinue Reading The post 19-year-old arrested over suspected ‘Undiyal’ transactions in Colombo…

Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has hit back at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over his warning that Sri Lanka could faceContinue Reading The post “No reason for Sri Lanka to go Bankrupt again”: Deputy Minister hits back at…

Vietjet has launched flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, with its inaugural service arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport.Continue Reading The post Vietjet Launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo Flights appeared first…

Copies of three petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been receivedContinue Reading The post Speaker informs Parliament of petitions against 22nd Amendment appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Police is expected to introduce a new uniform early next year, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said.Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka Police to get new uniform next year appeared first on Newswire.

The requirement for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts when travelling on expressways is already in place, with theContinue Reading The post Seat belt rule to cover all expressway vehicles from September 19 appeared first on…

Farmers affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions are to receive agricultural insurance compensation promptly, according to the Agricultural andContinue Reading The post 6,073 acres of paddy affected by drought: Govt to expedite…