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China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister

China eyes more investments in Sri Lanka due to current transparent governance: Chinese Minister

Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay

Sri Lanka has secured a bronze medal in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships, held in Gumi, South Korea. MORE..

Over 1,700kg of heroin and ‘Ice’ seized from fishing trawlers in 2025

Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 1,758 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine) smuggled into the country by drug traffickers on multi-day fishing boats has been seized during the raids carried out so far in 2025. MORE..

Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of island

The Department of Meteorology says that showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in the South-western part of the island from this evening (29). MORE..

Court grants permission to detain and question 11 arrested with 778kg of narcotics

Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) to detain and question the 11 individuals arrested following the seizure of two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Tuesday (27) while transporting approximately 778 kilograms of heroin and ‘Ice’ narcotics. MORE..

16 OICs transferred and assigned to new positions

A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Sri Lanka Police have been transferred and assigned to new positions with immediate effect. MORE..

Six arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle remanded

A total of six individuals arrested over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, have been remanded until June 12, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

24-hour passport issuance for one-day service to end on May 30

The 24-hour issuance of the one-day passport service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration will end effective from tomorrow (May 30), the department announced. MORE..

Ven. Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passes away

Prominent preacher Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero, who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness, has passed away this afternoon (29). MORE..

Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon meets, agrees on dates to hear evidence

The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has convened once again at the Parliamentary Complex. MORE..

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Apple to launch iOS 26, macOS 26 in major rebrand tied to software redesigns

China’s BYD gains ground in Sri Lanka’s auto market

China’s BYD gains ground in Sri Lanka’s auto market

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SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

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US first lady says AI is the future of publishing. It’s already happening

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Anudi makes history for Sri Lanka in Miss World Multimedia Challenge

Anudi makes history for Sri Lanka in Miss World Multimedia Challenge

China’s Mango TV produces major reality show to spotlight Sri Lanka to the world

China’s Mango TV produces major reality show to spotlight Sri Lanka to the world

Sri Lanka’s Anudi among top 20 finalists in Miss World Multimedia Challenge

Sri Lanka’s Anudi among top 20 finalists in Miss World Multimedia Challenge

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Arijit Singh to become first Indian artist to headline UK Stadium

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  Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay

Asian Athletics Championships: Sri Lanka clinches Bronze in Women’s 400m Relay

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