Police Uniforms, Field Gear found at Suspected Meth Lab Site in Middeniya
Police uniforms, field gear, and fabric resembling official attire were discovered at a property in Thalawa Dakuna, Middeniya, during an ongoing investigation into suspected meth production. Middeniya Police recovered the items on September 8 during a search and excavation operation….
False report attributed to ASP Olagala over seized containers, says Police
Police in a statement said that reports circulating on social media claiming two containers held at the Colombo Port under a red label for inspection, and suspected to contain chemicals linked to crystal methamphetamine (ICE), had been released on the…
Suspect remanded for filming Chief Justice’s convoy
Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that a suspect arrested for allegedly filming the convoy of the Chief Justice be remanded until September 10. The suspect, taken into custody by the Kurunduwatta Police, was produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama….
Today’s News Digest – September 8
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. Sri Lanka Rejects External…
What did FM Vijitha tell the UNHRC?
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, says the government is committed to advancing accountability through domestic processes and it opposes external mechanisms, such as the Sri Lanka Accountability Project, which create divisions and hinder national reconciliation. He further…
Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka ODI series : Schedule announced
Pakistan will play three ODIs against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 November, the PCB confirmed today. In addition to the ODI series, Sri Lanka, as earlier announced, will feature in a T20I tri-series from…
Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows: Nurturing Leaders for a Shared Future
Asia Socity The Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows program, launched by Asia Society in 2006, is one of the most respected leadership initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. It is dedicated to identifying and supporting exceptional young leaders who are…
SLPP politician arrested over drugs : Sister complains to HRCSL
A complaint has been submitted to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by the sister of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Senadheera regarding his recent arrest. Senadheera was taken into custody last Thursday (06)…
CID escape attempt : ‘Harak Kata’ to be detained until conclusion of case
The Colombo High Court has been informed that an order has been issued to detain underworld figure ‘Harak Kata’ until the conclusion of the case against him for attempting to escape from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The Attorney General…
Minister Bimal invites Saudi Arabia to International Maritime Summit in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser on the sidelines of the 2nd Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference held in Jeddah on September 3–4, 2025….