10 of 56 bus drivers test positive for drugs in mobile inspections
Ten out of 56 passenger bus drivers tested through a newly launched mobile laboratory service were found to have used illicit drugs, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said. The deputy minister said the mobile laboratory inspection program…
Afternoon showers expected in several parts of the island today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely…
Sri Lankan ‘Visa Sharing’ Scheme Ends in Arrest
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’s travel to the UK with his visa and boarding pass. The accused, Kandiya Rajagopal, had given his visa and boarding…
Foreign-Made Revolver Seized as Suspect Arrested Over Dehiwala Shooting
Police have arrested a suspect and seized a foreign-made revolver in connection with a shooting incident in Dehiwala that killed one person and injured another, authorities said on Friday. The suspect, a 35-year-old resident of Dehiwala, was arrested in the…
The A Café to Open in Colombo This Sunday With Sri Lankan–American Fusion Menu
The A Café, a new dining destination blending Sri Lankan and American-inspired cuisine, is set to open this Sunday on Alfred House Avenue in Colombo, offering what its founders describe as a cultural and culinary meeting point. The café, also…
West Indies Cricket to ban abusive fans from Digital Platforms
Cricket West Indies said it will restrict social media accounts that engage in cyberbullying, harassment or personal abuse from interacting with its digital platforms, calling for respectful online engagement from fans. In a statement on respectful online conduct, Cricket West…
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out in deep sea areas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The operation was conducted jointly by the Sri Lanka Navy and the…
US completes withdrawal from WHO
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on Thursday by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a statement, the two officials…
Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and received their blessings. Wickremesinghe called on Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera of the Malwathu Chapter and Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera of the…
Violence against PickMe & Uber Drivers will face Criminal Action: IGP
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said the country’s general laws apply to disputes between ride-hailing services such as PickMe and Uber and traditional three-wheeler operators. His comments follow protests and clashes that erupted in several parts of the country…