“Only met once” Piumi Hansamali denies links to Kehelbaddara Padme
Actress and entrepreneur Piumi Hansamali has rejected claims that she had any connection with the recently arrested underworld figure known as “Kehelbaddara Padme.” Media reports earlier today said that Hansamali had been questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding…
LPL 2025 cancelled : SLC reveals why
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2025 will not be held this year as originally planned. The decision was taken after careful consideration of the broader requirement of preparing well in advance for…
Gold prices in Sri Lanka take a plunge
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have dropped by nearly Rs. 60,000 since last Friday (17), it was reported. According to local gold merchants, a price drop of around Rs. 20,000 has been recorded today (22) alone. The price of a…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (22), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.22 to Rs. 299.38, while…
New ICC rankings released
Pakistan spinner Noman Ali has attained a career-best second position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after helping his team win the first Test against South Africa in Lahore. The left-arm spinner has progressed four places and is now…
S. Thomas’ College expresses gratitude to Nahil Wijesuriya for Rs 600 million donation
A delegation from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, led by Acting Warden Asanka Perera, met with renowned philanthropist and Old Trinitian Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya to convey the College community’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary contribution of Rs. 600 million towards…
CID probing former Police Narcotics Chief’s alleged links to drug transport
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that high-ranking former narcotics officers were involved in drug trafficking operations, including the transport of narcotics. Addressing the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler confirmed…
Rs. 50 Mn worth of assets belonging to Kehelbaddara Padme seized
The Sri Lanka Police has seized properties valued at over Rs. 50 million, reportedly belonging to underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. It is reported that the properties were taken into custody by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division. The seized property is…
Global gold prices fall
Bullion has seen an eye-watering run-up since the turn of the year, helping it climb more than 60 percent and hitting multiple records, with observers suggesting it could soon hit $5,000 an ounce. The rally has been built on a…
Adverse weather : Army relocates 39 affected families in Galle
Thirty-nine (39) individuals from nine affected families in the Galle District have been moved to temporary shelters due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the area. According to the Sri Lanka Army, the affected families are currently sheltered at…