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November 21, 2025

Month: October 2023

Kush and Ice seized at Peliyagoda Baggage Clearing Division

Three wooden packages containing Kush cannabis and crystal methamphetamine (Ice) have been detected by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Peliyagoda’s […]

Driver responsible for Constable’s death remanded

The driver who caused the death of a Police Constable after running him over with an SUV on Thursday evening […]

Tree falls across a road & topples bus, 5 persons confirmed dead

A large tree has fallen across a road in Colpetty this morning and has toppled a bus carrying passengers. 5 […]

Cop succumbs to injuries after being run over by SUV

The 25-year-old police constable, who was hospitalized after being run over by a jeep at Independence Square roundabout in Colombo […]

Sentul murders motivated by money: Malaysian police

The recent murder of three Sri Lankan nationals in Sentul, Malaysia have been attributed by Malaysian authorities to money-related issues. […]

Prices of fried rice, Kottu and plain tea increased

The All-Island Canteen Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of several food items including fried rice and Kottu. […]

Over 40 countries announce initiative striving to conserve coral reefs

45 countries have formed a coalition vowing to raise USD $12 billion to protect and restore coral reefs at risk […]

Self-styled Prophet Jerome collects millions yet again to build a ‘Prayer Mountain’

Self- styled Prophet Jerome Fernando has once again collected a large sum of money for a new project he has […]

27-year-old woman arrested for drug dealing

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 27-year-old woman alias “Ima” for drug peddling during a raid in […]

Sri Lanka’s official reserves estimated at USD 3.5 billion

The level of gross official reserves of the country were estimated at around USD 3.5 billion as of the end […]