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Five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly entering Sri Lankan watersContinue Reading The post Five Indian fishermen arrested appeared first on Newswire.

Four suspects were arrested in Biyagama after Police seized two bowsers containing 19,060 litres of diesel that had been illegallyContinue Reading The post Four arrested with 19,060 litres of illegally stored diesel in Biyagama appeared…

Sri Lanka Navy personnel are transporting a stock of narcotics and weapons to shore after they were seized during aContinue Reading The post Navy brings seized drugs and weapons ashore after deep-sea operation appeared first on Newswire.

U.S. intelligence indicates Iran’s leadership remains largely intact and is not at risk of collapse despite nearly two weeks ofContinue Reading The post U.S. intelligence says Iran’s leadership remains intact despite U.S.-Israeli strikes…

Ten ambassador-designates who recently met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have received clearance from the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts,Continue Reading The post 10 ambassador-designates approved, including envoys to…

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificates for the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment)Continue Reading The post Dangerous Drugs & Judicature amendments endorsed by Speaker…

A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India’sContinue Reading The post Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed over Indian flag incident…

The Sri Lankan rupee remains stable against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka, compared to Wednesday,Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee remains stable appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disabilities next month under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading The post Low-floor AC buses for persons with disabilities to hit Colombo roads soon appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Minor depreciation for rupee appeared first on Newswire.