31-year-old woman held with drug pill stock in Dehiwala
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested in Dehiwala with over 5,000 drug pills valued at more than Rs. 500,000, the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau said. Police said Rs. 134,000 in cash, believed to have been earned from the…
Six gunmen linked to Pillayan under CID investigation
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched investigations to arrest six gunmen who had served under former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, known as Pillayan, over allegations of abductions, disappearances, and shootings in the region. According to the state-run…
Sri Lankan arrested in Malaysian heroin lab raid
Malaysian police have dismantled a heroin-processing syndicate in Bukit Tambun, detaining two Malaysians and a Sri Lankan national, aged 25–46. In two raids, officers seized over 1.7kg of heroin, 26kg of caffeine, chemicals, and equipment worth RM74,500. Police said the…
Sajith confirmed candidacy for next presidential election – Mano Ganesan
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan said in a televised interview that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa confirmed his candidacy for the next presidential election during a meeting with several leaders of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya. He noted that the…
Red Hat Communications partners with Classic Destinations to promote Sri Lanka Tourism across India
Red Hat Communications, a travel communications and marketing company, has announced its partnership with Classic Destinations, a well-known Sri Lankan travel & tour company. The partnership will enhance Sri Lanka’s status as an attractive holiday destination among Indian tourists through…
Chaos at BIA: Long queues, passengers nearly miss flights
Passengers have raised complaints over severe congestion at the Bandaranaike International Airport last night, with long queues reported at both check-in counters and immigration. Several passengers claimed they had almost missed their flights due to the delays. According to passengers,…
Coastal line trains remain restricted after Galu Kumari derailment
The Railway Department says that train operations on the coastal line remain restricted. This is due to ongoing work to re-rail the Galu Kumari train, which derailed yesterday (16) evening near the Ginthota railway station. Accordingly, trains from Colombo to…
Bribery case against NPP minister – Sunday Times
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is to file action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure at the Fertiliser Corporation in 2015, the Sunday Times reported. According to…
Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
Showers at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in North-western province. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island. Strong winds of…
Sri Lanka Customs posts record monthly revenue of Rs. 235 billion
Sri Lanka Customs recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue in July, collecting 235 billion rupees, Director General Sunil Nonis said. Speaking at the launch of a new customs record and notification system on Thursday, Nonis said the July revenue marked a…