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A 26-year-old suspect was arrested with more than 18 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘ICE’, during a raidContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested with over 18 kg of ‘Ice’ narcotics appeared first on Newswire.

A fire broke out at a housing complex near the Ratmalana Economic Centre this morning (July 19), authorities said. TheContinue Reading The post Fire breaks out at housing complex in Ratmalana appeared first on Newswire.

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the government to establish a clear and internationally aligned implementationContinue Reading The post Exporters seek clarity on new forced labour import regulations appeared…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that individuals who speak out against theContinue Reading The post Namal claims people opposing Govt being “driven to suicide” appeared first on…

The Sri Lanka Police Information Technology Division has launched a website to help devotees visiting the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama DevalayaContinue Reading The post Police launch website to help find parking during Kataragama Esala Perahera…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a strong wind advisory for several areas, warning of wind speeds ofContinue Reading The post Strong wind advisory issued for several provinces and districts appeared first on Newswire.

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a public notice explaining how the prosecution provisions introduced under the Inland RevenueContinue Reading The post Fines, Jail & Grace Period: 7 Key Tax Updates from IRD appeared first…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has gazetted a directive making SLS certification mandatory for all single-use sanitary towels sold inContinue Reading The post Non-SLS certified sanitary towels banned from October appeared first on…

A foreign female tourist was injured after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie in theContinue Reading The post Tourist falls from train while attempting selfie in Sri Lanka’s hill country appeared first on…

Indian Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan has praised the Sri Lankan Tamil language, describing it as “pure” during an event inContinue Reading The post Trisha praises the purity of Sri Lankan Tamil (Video) appeared first on Newswire.