Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour
The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), with members of Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ Motorcycle Club, comprising leading businessmen, taking part. Following the ride, the group met Sri Lankan Sports…
Deduru Oya drownings : four more bodies recovered
The death toll from the Deduru Oya tragedy has risen to six after four more bodies were recovered during search operations in Kobeyigane. Police said the incident occurred when a group of 15 went to bathe in the river at…
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns
Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday. “Several European countries may start to face shortages of jet fuel in the next 6 weeks,…
Rs. 4 Bn worth of Heroin found in fishing boat intercepted by Navy
Sri Lanka’s Navy has uncovered approximately 150 kilograms of heroin from a multi‑day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep sea south of the island. Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara confirmed the discovery, noting the heroin’s estimated street value at around…
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts after 1.00 pm today (17). Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the…
Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour
A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour following a special operation carried out in deep seas south of Sri Lanka. The vessel was taken into the custody…
7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757
Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainment over the past decade, according to the latest data on the population aged 25 and above in the Census of…
South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strained ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amid strained relations with the administration of Donald Trump. The appointment was confirmed by presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya, who said Meyer’s…
‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’
The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel in the passenger cabin on a flight to Sri Lanka. Aloka has been granted permission to travel inside the cabin rather…
Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing
Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after a group of 15 went bathing in the Deduru Oya in Nikaweratiya, within the Kobeigane Police Division, Police said. The deceased…