Army Intelligence tip leads to drug bust in Kiribathgoda
A joint operation based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Unit led to the arrest of two suspects in Kiribathgoda on August 6, officials said. The raid was carried out in coordination with the Special Operations Unit…
Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’
Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age. “We’ll be putting a tariff on of approximately 100%…
Attorney-at-Law removed from office for tampering with case record
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of an Attorney-at-Law from office after he was found guilty of having tampered with a case record at the Court of Appeal in 2023, it is reported. Attorney-at-Law Dharmasiri Karunaratne was reportedly found…
22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals
The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors. Acting Director of the Mental Health Directorate, Dr. Lakmini Magodarathna, stated that this was revealed through a survey conducted last…
Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail
Kandy Magistrate Srinath Wijesekera yesterday (06 Aug) ordered the release on bail of retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who had been remanded after being arrested under suspicion. Jayakody was remanded in connection with a false…
Rain expected in some provinces today
A few showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and Batticaloa,…
From India with Kush: High Hopes Crash at BIA
Three Indian nationals, including two women, have been arrested with Kush drugs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (Aug. 7), police said. The suspects—a 42-year-old man and two women aged 22 and 43—were taken into custody during a…
Shooting incident reported in Nawinna, Maharagama
One individual has been hospitalised after being shot in the Nawinna area of Maharagama, police said. The incident occurred today, and the injured person has been admitted to hospital for treatment. Further investigations are underway to determine the motive and…
India fires back at Trump’s additional 25% tariff move
Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent against India, the Indian government has stated it will move to “protect national interest.” In its official statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has called the additional tariffs…
US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India
US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases On July 30, Trump had announced 25% tariffs on India. The post US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India appeared first on Newswire.