US Navy Littoral Combat Ship to arrive in Colombo
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka says the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) will visit the Port of Colombo on 16th August 2025. According to the US Embassy, the visit marks the USS Santa Barbara’s first…
Salt imports : 400 containers stuck at Colombo Port for over 45 days
The Sri Lanka Salt Producers Association (SLSPA) states that currently, 400 containers, comprising nearly 28,000 metric tons of imported salt, are stuck at the Colombo Port without clearance. National Organizer of the Association, Chaminda Rusiru Maliyedda, told the media that…
Top cop’s wife among suspects arrested for treasure hunting
Eight individuals, including the wife of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in charge of the Colombo area, have been remanded until 26th August for allegedly engaging in treasure hunting. The group was sentenced after being produced before the Anuradhapura…
Couples urged to undergo tests for thalassemia before marriage
Young men and women of marriageable age should undergo a Full Blood Count test before marriage to determine whether they are carriers of the blood disorder, thalassemia, Consultant Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe said. The Deputy Director General of Health Services (Non-Communicable…
Power plant Cabinet approval : Sahasdhanavi issues clarification
Sahasdhanavi Ltd has issued a clarification on recent concerns raised in the media about the Sahasdhanavi Power Plant, a 350 MW combined cycle power plant being developed in Kerawalapitiya, stating that the criticisms stem from a misunderstanding of the levelized…
Rain expected in some provinces today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in the North-western and Northern provinces. Fairly strong winds…
Retired soldier arrested with drugs & weapon
A retired Sri Lanka Army soldier has been arrested in the Kelaniya area with 110 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ice), a foreign-made pistol, 10 bullets, and two sets of Army uniforms, police said. The post Retired soldier arrested with drugs…
Today’s News Digest – August 14
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Rs. 14 Mn in…
Australian influencers to showcase Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is organizing a special influencer familiarization tour featuring four prominent Australian social media personalities, as part of a renewed effort to position Sri Lanka as a top long-haul destination for Australian travellers. According…
From Cool Air to Cold Cells: Kush Smugglers Caught Out
Colombo Crime Division has seized over 6kg of Kush cannabis worth nearly Rs. 40 million during a raid at the Peliyagoda Port container yard. The drugs, smuggled from Thailand concealed inside air-conditioning units, were discovered in a shipping container. A…