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The Police Illegal Assets and Intellectual Property Investigation Unit has frozen property worth over Rs. 20 million, allegedly acquired throughContinue Reading The post Rs. 20 million in assets linked to drug trafficking frozen in…

James Van Der Beek, the soft-eyed actor whose boyish good looks and earnestness landed him the leading role in ’90sContinue Reading The post ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies appeared first on Newswire.

Police investigations have uncovered significant evidence following information revealed by a suspect in custody, leading to the seizure of narcotics,Continue Reading The post Police seize drugs, weapon and fake number plates in Mt. Lavinia…

The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four months by independently facilitating OnboardContinue Reading The post Navy earns $598,250 in 04 months from OBST operations appeared first on…

By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives  Three months after Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri LankaContinue Reading The post Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s Farming After Cyclone Ditwah: A Reform Agenda, Not a Repair Job…

Sri Lanka Police have alerted the public to a fraudulent email campaign falsely claiming to be from Criminal Investigation DepartmentContinue Reading The post Police warn of fake emails impersonating CID Director appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced a major relief measure for residents, deciding to abolish all cremation and burialContinue Reading The post CMC abolishes cremation, burial fees for Colombo residents appeared first on…

The draft bill to abolish Members of Parliament’s pensions has received approval from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, JusticeContinue Reading The post Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill cleared by SOC appeared first on…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Rupee appreciates slightly against the USD appeared first on Newswire.

Ten bus drivers and conductors working on private passenger buses have been arrested for using narcotics, it was reported. TheContinue Reading The post 10 bus drivers, conductors arrested in narcotics checks appeared first on Newswire.