Political debate erupts over suspension of senior parliamentary official
Sri Lanka’s opposition leaders and former lawmakers have raised concerns over the suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, warning that the decision could set a dangerous precedent for democratic institutions, while parliamentary…
Major narcotics bust: Police seize nearly 300 kg of heroin and ice
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 11 suspects and seized large quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine during a major narcotics operation off the country’s southern coast, police said. The Police Narcotics Bureau said the suspects were taken into custody on…
Govt announces sweeping road safety & drug crackdown plan
The government will launch a national programme to ensure safety in public transport and crack down on drug use among bus drivers and conductors, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. Speaking at a special media briefing, the…
Scholarships to the United States of America For Sri Lankan Citizens
Scholarships to the United States of America for Sri Lankan Citizens The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) is pleased to announce the awards competition for several Fulbright scholarship/fellowship opportunities for Sri Lankan citizens to study, conduct research, teach and…
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad announced: Key player omitted
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Led by Salman Agha, the 2009 winners will be making a push for their second title in the marquee tournament starting…
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of $166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s…
From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA
A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said. The suspect was taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit early on January 25 following a tip-off….
Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve
A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserve in the Peragal area, police said. Police said investigations were launched after a complaint was received on January 24 that…
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau while attempting to exit Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, with a large stock of narcotics. A search of five pieces…
Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells of showers may occur in North-western…