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Police Seize Over 14 Kg of Heroin and ICE in Pooneryn
Police have seized a large consignment of heroin and methamphetamine (ICE) found in an abandoned parcel near Pooneryn Vidyalaya along the Jaffna–Mannar road. The discovery was made when a team of police officers on roadblock duty signalled two suspicious motorcycles to stop for inspection. However, both motorcyclists ignored the order and fled the scene, with […]
Court to Deliver Decision on Namal Rajapaksa’s Bail Application Today
A decision on the bail application of MP Namal Rajapaksa in the Krrish deal case is scheduled to be delivered this afternoon. Namal Rajapaksa was brought to the court premises by prison authorities earlier this morning. The bail application, filed on grounds of his parents’ ill health, was previously heard by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga […]
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Arrives in Antigua for CHOGM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka this morning to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, in the Caribbean. The Prime Minister arrived at V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua today, where she was warmly welcomed by Michael Joseph, the country’s Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and […]
Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces Today
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at several places across the island after 1.00 p.m. today. According to the Department, showers or thundershowers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, Eastern and North Central Provinces, as well as in the Kurunegala and Mullaitivu districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm […]
Government Moves to Ensure Essential Goods Remain Available During Festive Season
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said measures are being taken to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods to the public during the upcoming festive season. The Minister said necessary steps had already been implemented to prevent shortages of essential commodities across the country. He noted that prices of […]
CPC Increases Fuel Prices with Effect from Today
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has increased fuel prices with effect from today. Accordingly, the price of a litre of Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 15 to Rs. 490, while the price of Octane 92 petrol has been raised by Rs. 10 to Rs. 424 per litre. The price of Super Diesel […]
Nine Killed in Learjet Crash in Florida
Nine people were killed after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and burst into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The crash occurred near Cresthaven, approximately nine miles (14 kilometres) from Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s resort in the affluent Palm Beach County area. According to National Transportation Safety Board records, the […]
Death Toll in Spain’s High-Speed Train Disaster Rises to 69
The death toll from Spain’s high-speed rail disaster rose to 69 on Thursday, as investigators faced growing questions over why safety systems failed to prevent a moving train from colliding with another that had stopped ahead. Emiliano García-Page, president of Castile-La Mancha, announced the latest death following Wednesday’s collision near Urda in Toledo province. Of […]