Bedsheets turn out to be cigarettes: 3.38 million sticks caught by Customs
Sri Lanka Customs seized 3.38 million foreign cigarettes illegally imported into the country, concealed in a container declared as bedsheets. The consignment was detected during an inspection of a suspicious container shipped from Dubai in November 2025, Customs said….
240 complaints received through ‘1995’ wildlife hotline in 5 months
A total of 240 complaints related to wildlife and forest offences have been received through the ‘1995 Surakimu’ hotline within five months of its launch, the Ministry of Environment said. The hotline and rapid response unit were introduced on November…
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoing energy disruptions, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Russia’s TASS news agency. Technical and financial details are still being finalised, he…
12-hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas on Tuesday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Homagama Zone 02 areas on Tuesday (07) due to prevailing dry weather conditions. Accordingly, water supply will be suspended in Homagama town, Wekanda, Pinketha Road,…
Man arrested with 4,620 litres of hoarded diesel in Kalmunai
A suspect has been arrested in Kalmunai after police seized 4,620 litres of diesel stored in 22 barrels, allegedly hidden at a business premises. The stock was recovered during a raid carried out by Kalmunai Headquarters Police based on intelligence…
Trump claims Iran can be ‘taken out in one night & that might be tomorrow’
The US president has claimed the US’s war on Iran is going well and that US forces could “take out” the whole country in a single night. “The entire country can be taken out in one night,” said Trump. “And…
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Minister Handunnetti briefs IMF on industrial sector’s role in economic stability
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi held discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the role of Sri Lanka’s industrial sector in supporting economic stability on Monday (6). The meeting focused on the sector’s contribution…
Gammanpila levels IS link allegations against Mujibur Rahman
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman had links to an Islamic State (IS) suspect and was shielded from investigation by a senior police officer. Speaking at a media briefing, Gammanpila claimed that…
Artemis II crew to lose contact with Earth for 40 minutes
During NASA’s Artemis programme missions, astronauts experience a critical period known as a communications blackout — roughly 40 minutes when contact with Earth is completely lost. For the Artemis II mission, this blackout is expected to begin at around 6:45–7:02…