SLPP politician arrested over drugs : Sister complains to HRCSL
A complaint has been submitted to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by the sister of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Senadheera regarding his recent arrest. Senadheera was taken into custody last Thursday (06)…
CID escape attempt : ‘Harak Kata’ to be detained until conclusion of case
The Colombo High Court has been informed that an order has been issued to detain underworld figure ‘Harak Kata’ until the conclusion of the case against him for attempting to escape from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The Attorney General…
Minister Bimal invites Saudi Arabia to International Maritime Summit in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser on the sidelines of the 2nd Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference held in Jeddah on September 3–4, 2025….
Nepal: 9 killed as Gen-Z protest over Social Media Ban
Days after Nepal banned social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, its cities including capital Kathmandu witnessed massive youth protests, leading bloody clashes with the police. At least nine people have been confirmed dead by the Nepalese police in…
Sajith questions release of ICE-linked containers from ports
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned how two containers of raw materials used in the production of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), discovered by security forces, were able to leave the port. MP Premadasa said that while the discovery marks progress in…
Asia Cup 2025 : Match officials’ appointment & schedule announced
Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will lead the match officials’ team at the DP World Asia Cup 2025, which begins on Tuesday (09 Sept). The tournament will commence with a Group B match between Afghanistan and Hong…
Govt launches ‘Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants’ project
The Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants project was successfully carried out over three days in the floodplains surrounding the Kala Wewa National Park, in line with the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme. According to the government, the tender…
Ella bus accident : SUV driver reveals his side
The driver of the SUV who narrowly escaped the deadly bus accident near Ella recently says the bus came “like a decorated pandal with lights, at lightning speed,” before colliding with his vehicle and plunging into a ravine, the Lankadeepa…
Police launch vehicle inspection for illegal modifications
The Sri Lankan Police today commenced its crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and unsafe driving practices. The officers have started inspecting vehicles across Sri Lanka to ensure compliance with the Motor Traffic Act and related regulations. The following pictures are…
Building Trust in Every Bite: CODEX, Food Safety, and Global Best Practices
When a family in Sri Lanka sits down to a meal—whether it’s a home-cooked rice and curry, a snack bought from a roadside stall, or an imported product from the supermarket—they expect that food to be safe. That expectation, however,…