Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in the North-western, Uva, Central, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Ampara, and Hambantota districts. Temporary strong winds are also expected during thundershowers. The…
‘Ratama Ekata’ operation: Over a thousand arrested on Friday
More than a thousand suspects were arrested during raids conducted across the country on Friday under the ongoing “Ratama Ekata” (Nation Together) national operation, according to the Sri Lanka Police. As of 7 November 2025, islandwide operations targeted various narcotics…
Joint Apparel Association Forum welcomes Govt’s 2026 Budget
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognizing its emphasis on export-led growth, investment facilitation, and continued macroeconomic stability. Issuing a statement, the industry body commended the clear direction towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s external sector…
‘Kudu Salindu’ challenges INTERPOL red notice in Court of Appeal
A writ petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal by notorious organized criminal and drug trafficker Salindu Malshika Gunarathne, alias “Kudu Salindu”. It is reported that the writ petition has been filed requesting the court to suspend the…
Gazette issued appointing 19-member Archaeological Advisory Committee
Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has issued a special gazette notification appointing a new Archaeological Advisory Committee. The committee comprises 19 members, both monastic and lay, and is chaired by Venerable Wendaruwe Dharmakeerthi Sri…
Key associate of organized criminal ‘Kalubowila Avishka’ arrested
A key associate of organized criminal Avishka Eshan, alias “Kalubowila Avishka”, has been arrested with 9.4 grams of heroin. The suspect was apprehended while transporting the narcotics in a three-wheeler, allegedly for distribution within the Kohuwala Police Division. Investigations have…
11 yr old boy killed in a lorry accident
An 11-year-old boy from Katukurunda has tragically died after being hit by a lorry while riding a bicycle near the Wettumakada junction on the Galle -Colombo main road. The incident occurred last night (07) when a lorry travelling from Galle…
Three arrested with over 03 kilos of heroin in Galle
Three suspects were arrested in the Seenigama area in Galle today (08) in possession of over 3 kilos of heroin. The arrest was made during a joint raid conducted by officers of the Southern Province Special Operations Unit of the…
No bail for Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has rejected bail applications submitted by former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to prison in connection with the Carrom Board case. The bail requests were filed on the…
Kotahena shooting : More details revealed (CCTV)
The individual killed in the shooting reported in Kotahena yesterday (07) has been identified as a 41-year-old man from the area. According to CCTV footage of the incident, the victim, who was walking on the road, was shot by gunmen…