Deputy minister reveals photos linking politicians to drug supply chain
Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala revealed photographs of politicians and alleged that they were linked to the owners of containers used to smuggle chemicals intended for drug production. “These politicians are behind the…
Sri Lanka to appoint first four women DIGs of Police
Four women are set to be appointed as Deputy Inspectors General of Police in Sri Lanka for the first time in the country’s history. The appointments, effective Jan. 1, 2025, were approved by the National Police Commission and granted final…
Authorities recover bus wreckage from Ella accident (Video)
The wreckage of the bus that plunged into a precipice near Rawana Falls has been recovered, police said. The wreckage will be handed over to the Government Analyst tomorrow (08) for further examination. The accident, which occurred on Thursday night…
Dudley Sirisena vows to demolish illegal structures at White Araliya Hotel
Prominent businessman Dudley Sirisena has announced that he will remove the area of his White Araliya Hotel identified as containing illegal structures. Speaking at a ceremony in Hingurakgoda, Sirisena said he will respect the law by personally demolishing the section,…
India grants relief to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who entered before Jan. 2015
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who arrived in the country before Jan. 9, 2015 will be exempted from penal provisions if they are found without valid passports, visas or other travel documents. The…
Tesla Offers Elon Musk an Unprecedented $1 Trillion Pay Package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. Musk, 54, is in line for a payout of US$1 trillion if his electric car company meets a series of targets over the next 10 years, according to documents released…
No Pakistan! Indian commentator predicts two Asia cup finalists
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Sri Lanka to reach the Asia Cup 2025 final, saying the team has the balance and depth to compete strongly in UAE conditions. With the tournament set to begin on September 9, Chopra…
Shooting incident in Alubomulla : 4th incident in last 12 hours
Two men on a motorcycle opened fire at a shop on Pamunugama Tissa Mawatha in Alubomulla, Panadura, today. Police confirmed that no casualties were reported. This was the fourth shooting reported in the country within the past 12 hours. On…
Gunmen open fire at Negombo house
Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at a house in Kuttiduwa, Negombo, around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, police said. No injuries were reported in the incident, though the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Initial investigations…
Pro Realtors Academy holds inaugural certificate awarding ceremony of Sri Lanka’s first Real Estate course
Pro Realtors Academy, the first and only Real Estate education program in Sri Lanka by Transco Properties, celebrated the completion of its inaugural batch of students by conducting its certificate awarding ceremony recently. The event, held at the Regent Country…