SLAF officer arrested at BIA with gold biscuits worth Rs. 20 Mn
The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs. 20 million into the country. The 37-year-old officer,…
Mahela urges media to respect Dunith Wellalage’s privacy amid family tragedy
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has extended his condolences to Dunith Wellalage and his family following the sudden passing of Dunith’s father, Suranga Wellalage. Taking to social media, Jayawardena said his “heart goes out to Dunith and his…
Six unregistered motorcycles seized in Kalutara raid
Kalutara Police officers have seized six motorcycles with fake license plates, altered chassis numbers, and no registration during a raid in Potupitiya and Waskaduwa on Thursday (Sept. 18). The operation was carried out based on intelligence provided by Western Province…
“I will be there like a father”: Jayasuriya consoles Dunith after father’s death
Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed his condolences following the death of cricketer Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga Wellalage, describing him as a proud father who raised a son admired by the entire nation. In a heartfelt message, Jayasuriya…
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta’s newest AI-powered smart glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stage on Wednesday to unveil the company’s next-generation artificial intelligence-powered wearable device: a pair of smart glasses with a tiny display inside the lens. The Meta Ray-Bans Display glasses represent the company’s next step…
Cricket fraternity rallies around grieving Dunith Wellalage
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has returned home after the sudden death of his father, Suranga Wellalage, during the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from across the cricketing world. The 22-year-old learned of…
Alleged gunman in Dan Priyasad murder arrested in Kegalle
The suspected gunman in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested in Ranwala, Kegalle has been arrested, along with two others, including a woman. Priyasad, the convenor of the Nawa Sinhale National Movement, was shot on April 22…
Sri Lanka raises compensation for migrant worker deaths abroad
The government has decided to increase the compensation paid to the families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas from Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 2 million. Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (19 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased slightly from Rs. 298.23 to Rs. 298….
Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been further remanded until Sept. 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The case was postponed to next Monday due to the absence of Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama, who is currently on leave….