November 09, 2024
Prabashini Deshabandu
Today’s weather forecast
January 21, 2024A few showers may occur in North-central, Eastern and Uva Provinces.
The official meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal took place today (20) in Kampala, Uganda, in conjunction with the Non-Aligned movement Summit.
Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff stated that, irrespective of the opposition’s criticism, the people will witness the outcomes of the government’s new economic reforms. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding the country’s law and order during its development.
The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th January 2024) seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying over 65kg of heroin, and another multi-day fishing trawler suspected of assisting it, during a special operation carried out about 100 nautical miles (about 185km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters. The operation also led to the apprehension of 11 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket.
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