Police seize 955 kg heroin, 1,422 kg ICE, 1,721 firearms in 2025 raids
Sri Lanka Police announced today that raids conducted in 2025 have led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and illegal firearms. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, the recovered drugs include 955 kilograms of heroin, 1,422…
SL Vs Afg game : Two Afghan players reprimanded
Afghanistan players Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been handed official reprimands for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Noor was…
Major delays as Katunayake Airport immigration system down for over two hours
The immigration computer system at Katunayake Airport, which had been inactive, has been restored. Reports confirm that the system was reactivated at 4.15 p.m., after remaining down for about 2 hours and 30 minutes since 1.45 p.m. During the outage,…
“I was on transit”: Ranil breaks silence on arrest
For the first time since his arrest and remand, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has spoken out about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Addressing the 79th anniversary convention of the United National Party (UNP), Wickremesinghe said he was on an official…
Sajith congratulates UNP on 79th anniversary
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, has extended his congratulations to the United National Party (UNP) on its 79th anniversary. In his message, the opposition leader highlighted the party’s historical role, noting that D. S. Senanayake founded…
Donald Trump imposes US$100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa application
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation imposing a US$100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, a move his administration said was aimed at curbing what it described as abuses of the program. The H-1B visa, widely…
Innovative dsityreshop.com by DSI Tyres Honored with 4 Wins at SLIM DIGIS 2.5
Sri Lanka’s pioneering tyre e-commerce platform, dsityreshop.com, backed by the trusted strength of DSI Tyres, was honored with four awards at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards. These recognitions spotlight the platform’s innovative Pick-Up from Dealer model and data-driven, performance-focused…
“Let us unite as one”: 79th UNP convention underway
The 79th anniversary convention of the United National Party (UNP) is underway today under the patronage of party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. The event is being held at a hotel in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte under the theme “Let us unite as…
Cache of firearms found at late lawyer’s house
Police have uncovered a large cache of firearms and ammunition at the residence of a 73-year-old lawyer in Ratnapura, who is suspected to have died of a sudden heart attack while living alone. The discovery was made on September 17…
Dunith Wellalage vows to fulfil father’s dream, thanks team and fans for support
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has said that his late father’s greatest wish was to see him become a successful cricketer and wear the national colours, and he remains determined to honor that dream. Wellalage, who briefly returned home during…