COLOMBO (News 1st): More than 36,000 people have been arrested during illegal liquor and narcotics raids, so far this year, the Excise Department of Sri Lanka said. A majority of 18,572 suspects have been arrested for the possession, transportation, and sale of illegally manufactured spirits, Kap...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Geetha Kumarasinghe said yesterday (02) that gas companies should be held accountable for any injuries or deaths caused due to gas explosions. Speaking further, the MP stated that she too had a horrific experiences with gas related acciden...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Excise Department has granted permission for W.M. Mendis & Co Ltd, owned by Arjun Aloysius of the Perpetual Group, to recommence operations on producing liquor. Excise Department Spokesperson Kapila Kumarasinghe speaking to News 1st said permission was granted ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The group of French Naval personnel who arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jun. 07), will engage in a tour of the Yala National Park today (8). The visiting French Navy personnel will be granted the opportunity to engage in a tour of the Yala National Park, at the request of the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): A special programme will be implemented from Tuesday (Apr. 13) onwards to prevent crimes pertaining to alcohol, narcotics and tobacco in line with the festive season, the Excise Department said. "This programme will be carried out across the island, for a period of one week as...