A Lankan woman was arrested by the Customs while attempting to smuggle gems out of the country.
Officials said the gems, worth Rs.291 million were to be smuggled to India today (30) morning. She was arrested at the departure terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
The suspect, a resident of Orugodawatte had the gems hidden inside the clothes she was wearing.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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