All European countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with controversial plan
UEFA’s 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if world football’s governing body proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its major tournaments to private investors. The decision was reached at an emergency UEFA meeting convened…
Sri Lanka Customs seizes drugs worth Rs. 4.5 billion in nine months
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 396 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated street value of Rs. 4.5 billion in 55 raids conducted since October 2025. Customs Spokesman Chandana Punchihewa said the seizures were made between 30 October 2025…
High Court rules PTA charges against ‘Harak Kata’ and others cannot proceed
The Colombo High Court has ruled that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged organised crime figure Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata”, and four other accused cannot be maintained. The case relates to allegations that…
CAA issues important notice to helmet traders
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned traders that it is illegal to store, display, distribute or sell motorcycle helmets that do not carry the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) Product Certification Mark. In a special notice issued to helmet traders,…
Customs uncovers new drug smuggling trend involving vulnerable individuals
Sri Lanka Customs says drug trafficking networks are increasingly using children, elderly individuals and people with serious medical conditions to smuggle narcotics into the country. Speaking on the latest trends in drug smuggling, Deputy Director of the Customs Narcotics Control…
Cardinal says mobile phone addiction contributing to breakdown of family life
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says addiction to mobile phones and modern technology has contributed to the breakdown of family life and human relationships in contemporary society. Speaking at a religious event in Seeduwa, the Cardinal said consumerism had…
Heavy rain above 100 mm forecast for parts of Sri Lanka on Friday
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places. A few showers may occur in the North-central province. Mainly…
ASUS Launches AI-powered Flagship ExpertBook Ultra in Sri Lanka, Also Expands the Built for Worry Free Business ExpertBook B and P Series
From Left to Right: Dinesh Sharma, Vice President, Commercial PC Business, ASUS India, Sri Lanka and Nepal; Rex Lee, Head of Commercial PCs, ASUS APAC; and MedankaMapalagama, Country Product Manager, ASUS Sri Lanka launching the new ASUS ExpertBook Ultra the…
Rush Metropolis: Now BOI Approved
Rush Lanka’s latest project Rush Metropolis, Dehiwala received its coveted BOI approval on 23 July at the Board of Investment Office, marking another step forward in our journey of delivering world-class residential developments. The occasion was graced by our Managing…
BASL details meeting with Justice Minister on judicial retirement age amendment
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has provided further details on its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. In a statement to the media,…