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Drugs seized from Tangalle yesterday estimated to be worth over Rs. 9,800 million: Police
Drugs seized from Tangalle yesterday estimated to be worth over Rs. 9,800 million: Police
The haul of narcotics seized from three lorries in Tangalle yesterday has been estimated to be worth Rs. 9,888 million, police stated. MORE..
35-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting in Dehiwala
35-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting in Dehiwala
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting reported in Dehiwala on July 24, police stated. MORE..
France formally recognises Palestinian state
France formally recognises Palestinian state
France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step. MORE..
Parliament to convene at 9.30am
Parliament to convene at 9.30am
The first session of the second Parliament sitting week for September is scheduled for today (23). MORE..
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
President leaves for US to attend UN General Assembly
President leaves for US to attend UN General Assembly
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the Bandaranaike International Airport for the United States a short while ago, to participate in the United Nations General Assembly in New York. MORE..
Temple elephant ‘Kadira’ reportedly attacks mahout – victim hospitalised
Temple elephant ‘Kadira’ reportedly attacks mahout – victim hospitalised
‘Kadira’, an elephant belonging to the elephant troop of the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, has reportedly attacked its mahout. MORE..
One injured in accident on Southern Expressway – Lane towards Colombo blocked
One injured in accident on Southern Expressway – Lane towards Colombo blocked
An individual has been injured in an accident that occurred tonight (22) between Dodangoda and Gelanigama exits on the Southern Expressway. MORE..
Full report on tragic Ella bus crash handed over to Transport Minister
Full report on tragic Ella bus crash handed over to Transport Minister
The full report on the tragic accident in Ella recently, which claimed the lives of 16 individuals, has been handed over to Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake. MORE..
Chief of Staff of Indian Navy meets Navy Commander
Chief of Staff of Indian Navy meets Navy Commander
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, who is in Sri Lanka on a four-day official visit, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today. MORE..
Police issues clarification regarding letter circulating on social media
Police issues clarification regarding letter circulating on social media
Sri Lanka Police says a letter currently circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued under the signature of the Inspector General of Police, is completely false and fabricated. MORE..
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes in Italy
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos, strikes in Italy
Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to “denounce the genocide in Gaza”, which included transport strikes and port blockades. MORE..
Educational reforms to focus on activity-based learning and religious education: PM Harini
Educational reforms to focus on activity-based learning and religious education: PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that one of the key objectives of the ongoing education reforms is to increase the focus on activity-based learning in schools. MORE..
New details emerge on bodies found in renovated house in Seenimodara
New details emerge on bodies found in renovated house in Seenimodara
New details have come to light regarding the bodies of two males discovered inside a partially renovated house in Seenimodara, Tangalle. MORE..
EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals
EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals
The EU’s cyber security agency says criminals are using ransomware to cause chaos in airports around the world. MORE..
Southern politicians linked to drug and organized crime networks – Public Security Minister
Southern politicians linked to drug and organized crime networks – Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has claimed that certain politicians in the Southern Province are allegedly connected to drug trafficking and organized criminal networks. MORE..
President rules out privatization of power sector
President rules out privatization of power sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has firmly stated that the present government remains consistently committed to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s energy sovereignty, and that there is no intention at any time to hand over the electricity sector to private entities. MORE..
CEB trade unions to continue work-to-rule campaign until Wednesday
CEB trade unions to continue work-to-rule campaign until Wednesday
All trade unions affiliated to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to continue their ongoing work-to-rule trade union action until Wednesday (24). MORE..
Woman arrested at Jaffna airport while attempting to smuggle gold into Sri Lanka
Woman arrested at Jaffna airport while attempting to smuggle gold into Sri Lanka
A 41-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been apprehended at the Jaffna International Airport for attempting to smuggle gold into the country. MORE..
ASPI closes at new all-time high today
ASPI closes at new all-time high today
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 141.78 points today (22). MORE..
245kg of heroin, 380kg of ICE and six weapons recovered in Tangalle today - Police
245kg of heroin, 380kg of ICE and six weapons recovered in Tangalle today - Police
A total of 245 kilogram of heroin and 380 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine or commonly known as ‘Ice’ have been recovered from three lorries in Tangalle today (22), police stated. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Speaker endorses certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (22) endorsed the certificate on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Israel bolsters military presence over Jewish New Year holiday period
Israel bolsters military presence over Jewish New Year holiday period
The Israeli military said on Monday that it had reinforced air, land and naval forces across the country during the upcoming holiday period following a “multi-front assessment”. MORE..
Hearing of case against ex-MP Sajin Vass postponed to Dec.
Hearing of case against ex-MP Sajin Vass postponed to Dec.
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (22) has ordered former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena to file a written submission on December 16, if he has any reasons for failing to pay income tax amounting to nearly Rs. 36.9 million. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 1.5% in August
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 1.5% in August
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 1.5% in August 2025, compared to 0.7% in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..