Narcotics haul found floating in southern seas: Over 800kg of drugs including 670kg of ‘Ice’
The exact contents of the 51 packages found floating on seas off the southern coast, which were recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle fisheries harbour last evening, have been revealed by the navy today. MORE..
- Narcotics haul found floating in southern seas: Over 800kg of drugs including 670kg of ‘Ice’
- US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death
- Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
- Man dead after earth mound collapses in mine
- ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka today?
- Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
- Two STF personnel head to Nepal to help bring back ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ and 4 others
- Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery Commission
- Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition seeking to prevent arrest
- PNB Director transferred; New Director appointed to Police Narcotics Bureau
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PNB Director transferred; New Director appointed to Police Narcotics Bureau
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hemal Prashantha, who served as the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), has been transferred to the Police Field Force Headquarters as its Acting Commander. MORE..
Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition seeking to prevent arrest
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal through his lawyers seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises. MORE..
Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery Commission
Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), to record a statement, a short while ago. MORE..
Two STF personnel head to Nepal to help bring back ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ and 4 others
Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel have left for Nepal to assist the CID team already there to bring back the five Sri Lankan suspects, including ‘Ishara Sewwandi,’ who is a main suspect in the killing of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
‘Ishara Sewwandi’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka today?
‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was arrested in Nepal yesterday (14), is scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (15), according to police sources. MORE..
Man dead after earth mound collapses in mine
A man has reportedly died after a mound of earth collapsed in a mine in the Agarathenna area of the Passara Police Division. MORE..
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an official said. MORE..
US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) and the atmospheric disturbances in the vicinity of the island are currently influencing the weather over the island. MORE..
Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. MORE..
Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour
UPDATE: The 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast, recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, have been confirmed to contain ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine), hashish, and heroin, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development projects reach the people. MORE..
Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed
Israel’s military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire. MORE..
‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a National Operational Council to implement an emergency rapid program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” an initiative which aims to eradicate the drug menace and rehabilitate drug addicts through broad public participation. MORE..
Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow rice importers to import up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, as an alternative to Keeri Samba, which is reported to be in short supply in the local market. MORE..
Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition seeking to prevent arrest
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal through his lawyers seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises. MORE..
Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery Commission
Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), to record a statement, a short while ago. MORE..
Two STF personnel head to Nepal to help bring back ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ and 4 others
Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel have left for Nepal to assist the CID team already there to bring back the five Sri Lankan suspects, including ‘Ishara Sewwandi,’ who is a main suspect in the killing of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
‘Ishara Sewwandi’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka today?
‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was arrested in Nepal yesterday (14), is scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (15), according to police sources. MORE..
Man dead after earth mound collapses in mine
A man has reportedly died after a mound of earth collapsed in a mine in the Agarathenna area of the Passara Police Division. MORE..
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an official said. MORE..
US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) and the atmospheric disturbances in the vicinity of the island are currently influencing the weather over the island. MORE..
Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel
Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. MORE..
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Technology
What you need to know as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support
Microsoft will cease customer support for its operating system Windows 10 on Oct. 14 and is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11. MORE..
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade
Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 10 operating system, which means from Wednesday 14 October, these computers may be at risk. MORE..
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China sparked a massive cryptocurrency sell-off late Friday that exposed risky leverage in the space. MORE..
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid and petrol-engine models. MORE..
Entertainment
Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said in a statement. MORE..
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success
Taylor Swift’s net worth surpassed $2 billion by October 2025, with financial growth attributed to her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” and additional major projects. MORE..
Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent
Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including The Godfather, Annie Hall, Father of the Bride and Something’s Gotta Give. MORE..
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Rowan Atkinson returns in Netflix’s Man vs Baby, set to premiere on Dec 11
Netflix recently released the first look at Man vs Baby, a new comedy starring Rowan Atkinson. This show is a follow-up to his 2022 hit series, Man vs Bee, and it is set to premiere on December 11, 2025. MORE..
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Sports
Sri Lanka post 258/6 against New Zealand in ICC Women’s WC
Nilakshi de Silva scored an unbeaten 55 off 28 balls as Sri Lanka posted 258 for six against New Zealand in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match on Tuesday. She struck seven fours and a six during her innings. MORE..
Women’s WC: Malki, Piumi come in as Sri Lanka opt to bat against New Zealand
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup, here at the R. Premadasa Stadium. MORE..
Afghanistan to boycott tri-series with Pakistan amid cross-border hostilities?
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly preparing contingency plans after Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in November became doubtful due to escalating military tensions between the two nations. MORE..
No Williamson for Blacks Caps in England T20 series
Kane Williamson was missing from the New Zealand squad named on Monday for the Twenty20 series against England later this month because of a “minor medical issue”, coach Rob Walter said. MORE..
Women’s World Cup: India’s Smriti Mandhana scripts world record
India batter Smriti Mandhana on Sunday scripted history during the Women’s ODI World Cup match against Australia in Visakhapatnam. MORE..
