President departs for United States of America
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed the island tonight (22) to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President is scheduled to address the General Assembly at 3.15 p.m. (US time) on Wednesday, September 24. During the…
Police clarification regarding a Fake Letter Circulating on social media
Clarification Regarding a Fake Letter Circulating on social media The Sri Lanka Police wishes to inform the general public that a letter currently circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued under the signature of the Inspector General of…
Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan: Charith speaks about expected changes
Sri Lanka face a critical match against Pakistan on Tuesday as both sides look to regain momentum in the Asia Cup Super 4s. The defending champions suffered a surprise defeat to Bangladesh in their first Super 4 outing, despite winning…
Ella accident final report released to Public
Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake has received the full report on the fatal accident that occurred along the Ella–Wellawaya road killing 16 people The report was handed over this evening at the minister’s office in the…
Tangalle drug seizures : Latest update from Govt
Over 200 kilos each of heroin and ICE narcotics have been seized in Tangalle today, the Police said. Speaking to Newswire, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said that the narcotics were recovered from three lorries seized in the area. He…
NCPI Overall Rate of Inflation rises in August 2025
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, is 1.5% in August 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, this is an increase from the 0.7% recorded in…
Hesha and Dilip visit Mahinda in Tangalle
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Hesha Withanage and Dilip Wedaarachchi have called on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Tangalle. According to reports, the meeting had taken place at the Carlton residence in Tangalle, where Mahinda Rajapaksa now resides. It is…
Indian SC dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in money laundering case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order dismissing actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash ECIR (equivalent to FIR) in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar….
More lorries found with drugs in Tangalle
Investigations are underway into a third lorry suspected to contain narcotics, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. Speaking to Newswire, ASP Wootler said the third lorry has also been found in Tangalle and that an inspection is currently being carried…
Public help sought to find missing 49 yr old man
The Police have sought public assistance to find a man reported missing from Mawanella since 14 July 2025. According to the Police, a probe has been launched following a complaint filed by the man’s wife at the Mawanella Police Station….