National Action Plan to fight human trafficking approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Strategic Action Plan for 2026–2030 to continue the fight against human trafficking which was presented by the president.
Three die in domestic dispute at Galenbindunuwewa
A 43-year-old man set fire to his own residence using petrol following a domestic dispute at Galenbindunuwewa in the Padikaramaduwa area of Nuwaragam Colony. The man was killed in the fire while his 13-year-old daughter and 36-year-old wife, who had been hospitalized with critical burn injuries, succumbed to their injuries.
Five die after consuming illicit liquor
Five persons who consumed illicit liquor at Waikkala, Wennappuwa have died, Police said.
Sri Lanka to experience heavy rains in the coming few days
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Department warned.
Kush cannabis valued at 500 million rupees seized at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit officers seized 50kg of Kush cannabis valued at 500 million rupees and arrested three Indian nationals between the ages of 25 and 31 at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
Six fishermen arrested with 850 shark fish meat
The Sri Lankan Coast Guard arrested six fishermen with over 850 kilograms of illegally harvested shark fish meat. They also seized the fishing vessel at the Wellamankara Fishery Harbour in Wennappuwa.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
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