Sri Lanka Customs Seizes Rs. 51 Million Worth of Cannabis and Hashish at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs' Narcotics Control Unit has seized a consignment of Kush cannabis and hashish weighing 5.137 kilograms, with an estimated street value of more than Rs. 51.37 million, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), according to the Customs Media Unit.
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Recent News
Appeals for Rechecking of 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Answer Scripts Open Today
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, has announced that applications for appeals to recheck the answer scripts of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be accepted from yesterday (07).
A notice in this regard has been issued by the Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage.
Accordingly, appeals can be submitted from September 7 to September 21, and t...
SLTB to Import 600 New Air-Conditioned Buses by Year-End
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is set to further strengthen its fleet with plans to import 600 new air-conditioned buses by the end of this year, while an additional 200 buses will be purchased using SLTB funds, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake said.
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weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva and Eastern provinces.
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UN Delegation Meets Chief of Staff to the President
A meeting between UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi was held this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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Certain statements made on social media clearly demonstrate the need for a cultured human being - PM
It is the responsibility of the Government to create pathways for schoolchildren, who are the future hope of the country, based on their talents and abilities.
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Kadawatha Metro Bus Depot Commences Operations
The newly constructed Kadawatha Metro Bus Depot officially commenced operations today (07), marking another step in the expansion of Sri Lanka's Metro Bus service in the Western Province.
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Current Affairs
Sri Lanka Customs Seizes Rs. 51 Million Worth of Cannabis and Hashish at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs' Narcotics Control Unit has seized a consignment of Kush cannabis and hashish weighing 5.137 kilograms, with an estimated street value of more than Rs. 51.37 million, at the Bandaran...
Appeals for Rechecking of 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination Answer Scripts Open Today
The Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, has announced that applications for appeals to recheck the answer scripts of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be accepted from yesterday (...
SLTB to Import 600 New Air-Conditioned Buses by Year-End
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is set to further strengthen its fleet with plans to import 600 new air-conditioned buses by the end of this year, while an additional 200 buses will be purchased ...
weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uv...
District News
First Phase of Mahiyanganaya ‘Ditwa’ Disaster Housing Project Nears Completion
he first phase of the Mahiyanganaya "Ditwa" Disaster Housing Project, launched to provide permanent ...
Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
Compensation and livelihood assistance were officially distributed today to several families affecte...
Parliament
Imported Coal for Power Generation Reviewed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development
Committee requests quality reports on coal consignments in three imported vessels
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Speaker endorses the certificate on three Bills
The Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate ...
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World Sea Turtle Day: Protecting Ocean Guardians for Future Generations
une 16 marks World Sea Turtle Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and the protection of their marine habitats.
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Foreign Minister's Official Visit to Australia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, undertook an official visit to Australia from 1 to 3 June 2026 at the invitation of the Australian Government, marking the ...
Sri Lanka Tourism Shines at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism made a strong impression at CMT 2026, one of Europe’s largest consumer travel fairs, held in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Sri Lanka sets the Stage for a Landmark Presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLED...
Art & Cultural
Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by Big 7 Travel
Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s best island destination for 2026 in The World’s Best Islands r...
Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf Secures Third Place at Mrs. World 2026
Sabina Yousaf brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by securing the third place at the...
Foreign
Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Secures Major Victory in Tamil Nadu State Elections
The Tamil Nadu State Assembly elections in India have resulted in a significant political victory fo...
Tsunami Warning Issued in Northern Japan After 7.5 Quake
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, trigger...
Sports
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Rumesh Tharanga Returns to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Commonwealth Games men's javelin throw gold medalist, Rumesh Tharanga, returned to the i...
Rumesh Tharanga Secures Diamond League Victory
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga secured the gold medal in the men's javelin event at the sev...
