The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel carrying several sacks suspected to contain heroin and crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), during an operation in the seas off the southern coast.
The vessel, along with its crew, is being escorted ashore for further investigation, the Sri Lanka Navy said.
Several areas including Colombo receive heavy rains | Rainfall likely to increase on Nov 14, 15 & 16
President to deliver 2027 Budget Speech tomorrow | Focus on macro picture of Budget – Dy Minister
Pilotless passenger drone makes inaugural flight in Sri Lanka
Contempt case against Dilith Jayaweera and 5 others; Further consideration adjourned to tomorrow
Four killed, 70 injured in three-bus collision in Rambewa; Reckless overtaking & speeding suspected
Cabinet approves $200mn ADB loan to boost SME Sector
Colombo flooding examined at DCC meeting;
Bay of Bengal disturbance may develop into depression; Rains expected to intensify from Nov. 15
Govt. to amend Organised Crime Prevention Bill
Monks seek pardon for Gnanasara Thero; Urge govt. to curb anti-Buddhist activities in the country
GMOA to stage protest in Colombo tomorrow; Govt reserves right to take action against obstacles – MP
Showers wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Another low pressure system over Bay of Bengal on Nov. 11
What caused floods in Colombo? Special emergency response taskforce to be set up
New bills should empower courts rather than police and politicians -Ex-Justice Minister on Hyde Park
Deniyaya Tragedy: Bodies of all victims recovered Another teenager goes missing after boat accident
