Twelve firearms recovered from Homagama during raid

US supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

The United States is supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung said. She said this in a tweet promoting the US Embassy’s first Avurudu Pola/Puththaandu Sandhai which provide 40 vendors, including local and women-owned businesses, the chance to share their goods. “Facilitating opportunities for local businesses is one way the US is supporting Sri Lanka?s economic recovery,” the Ambassador said. The Ambassador, who was pictured in a saree, said?that s

05 Apr, 2023

Kottu, fried rice and lunch packets to cost less

Kottu, fried rice and lunch packets will now cost less, according to the All-Island Canteen Owners? Association. Accordingly, the price of kottu, fried rice and lunch packets have been reduced by 20%. The prices were reduced as a result of the reduction in the price of domestic gas. Both Litro and Laugfs, yesterday, announced a reduction in the price of domestic gas. Litro Gas said that a 12.5kg gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 1,005 from midnight tonight. Accordingly, a 12.5kg Litro Ga

05 Apr, 2023

Navy detains foreign vessel with hashish worth Rs. 92 million

The Sri Lanka Navy detained a foreign vessel near Talaimannar with hashish worth Rs. 92 million. According to the Navy, the boat was detained in the sea area of Sand Dunes, Talaimannar today (05th April 2023) with approximately 92kg of hashish. The operation also led to the arrest of 03 foreigners, suspected to be Indians. The Navy said that it remains constantly vigilant and conducts regular operations to prevent the influx of drugs into the country. The drugs were found in 95 packages in 0

05 Apr, 2023