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Another lorry with 200kg of substances believed to be ‘Ice’ and heroin found in Tangalle
Another lorry with 200kg of substances believed to be ‘Ice’ and heroin found in Tangalle
A large stock of narcotics, including over 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine or commonly known as ‘Ice’ and heroin, has been discovered in Seenimodara, Tangalle, authorities confirmed. MORE..
Process of assigning CEB employees to four newly established companies commences
Process of assigning CEB employees to four newly established companies commences
The process of assigning employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to four newly established, fully state-owned companies — established under the implementation of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Act — has now officially commenced, the Ministry of Energy stated. MORE..
UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent: Report
UK considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent: Report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring proposals to abolish some visa fees for top global talent at a time when the United States has taken a tougher stance on immigration, the Reuters News Agency on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lankan anglers join fight against invasive giant snakehead fish
Sri Lankan anglers join fight against invasive giant snakehead fish
Nissanka Arachchige Vimukthi Sandaruwan beat more than 1,000 anglers to become champion of a unique competition to protect native fish from invasive giant snakehead fish in central Sri Lanka. MORE..
Naked body of man washes ashore at beach in Moratuwa
Naked body of man washes ashore at beach in Moratuwa
A naked body was discovered washed ashore at the Jayagathpura Beach in Modara, within the Moratuwa-Egoda Uyana police division, this morning (22), the police said. MORE..
Over 10kg of ‘Ice’ seized from Seenimodara house where 2 bodies were found
Over 10kg of ‘Ice’ seized from Seenimodara house where 2 bodies were found
Police have recovered over 10 kilograms of narcotics substance suspected to be crystal methamphetamine (‘ICE’) from the house under renovation in Seenimodara, where two bodies were previously discovered, police said. MORE..
CEB employee arrested for providing lodging to Sampath Manamperi
CEB employee arrested for providing lodging to Sampath Manamperi
A Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employee has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for allegedly providing accommodation to Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in remand in connection with the discovery of a buried container of chemicals used in manufacturing ‘Ice’ drugs in Middeniya. MORE..
Lorry carrying 200 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin seized in Tangalle
Lorry carrying 200 kg of ‘Ice’ and heroin seized in Tangalle
A lorry transporting around 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice) and heroin was seized in Tangalle, said police. MORE..
“There will be no Palestine state”: Benjamin Netanyahu to UK, Canada, Australia
“There will be no Palestine state”: Benjamin Netanyahu to UK, Canada, Australia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the UK, Canada, and Australia’s move to recognise Palestine and said that there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River. MORE..
India’s Chief of Naval Staff visits Sri Lanka to strengthen maritime ties
India’s Chief of Naval Staff visits Sri Lanka to strengthen maritime ties
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of India, is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 22 to September 25, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa
Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa
Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday (Sep 23) evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, over the alleged unlawful acquisition of assets worth approximately Rs. 73 million, be recalled on October 15. MORE..
Court rejects Shasheendra’s bail appeal, further remanded
Court rejects Shasheendra’s bail appeal, further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until September 30 after the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court rejected his bail application today (22), Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Two bodies recovered from Tangalle house under renovation
Two bodies recovered from Tangalle house under renovation
Police have recovered two bodies from an old house currently being renovated in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle. MORE..
Weapons & ammunition belonging to Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya
Weapons & ammunition belonging to Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya
Police have recovered a 9mm pistol, two T-56 magazines, 115 rounds of T-56 ammunition, and a hand grenade, suspected to belong to Sampath Manamperi. MORE..
President Dissanayake to undertake an official visit to Japan
President Dissanayake to undertake an official visit to Japan
At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an Official Visit to Japan from September 27-30, 2025. MORE..
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. MORE..
EPF Mobile Service Week to begin today in Jaffna
EPF Mobile Service Week to begin today in Jaffna
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Mobile Service Week, organized by the Ministry of Labor, is scheduled to commence today (22). MORE..
23-year-old drowns in hotel swimming pool in Katana
23-year-old drowns in hotel swimming pool in Katana
A 23-year-old youth has died after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in the Kandawala area of Katana. MORE..
Woman arrested for illegal excavation in Ethimale
Woman arrested for illegal excavation in Ethimale
A female suspect engaged in the illegal excavation of artifacts in the Gemunupura area, within the Ethimale Police Division, has been arrested along with excavation equipment. MORE..
President to leave for US today to attend UN General Assembly
President to leave for US today to attend UN General Assembly
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for the United States today (22). MORE..
Gazette issued declaring services related electricity supply as essential public services
Gazette issued declaring services related electricity supply as essential public services
An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, declaring all services connected to the supply of electricity as essential public services. MORE..
Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state, minister says
Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state, minister says
Portugal’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel announced on Sunday that the country has now recognised the state of Palestine. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology said that the prevailing showery and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of the island are expected to continue. MORE..
Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe
Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe
Fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted check-in systems at several European airports extended into a second full day on Sunday, as passengers faced dozens of canceled and delayed flights — and the impact poised to worsen for at least one major airport. MORE..