Obstruction of duties : SJB Matugama PS Chairman arrested
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been arrested by the Matugama Police. According to the Police, he was arrested on charges of obstructing the duties of the…
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) launches its new website
The official website of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), featuring new enhancements, along with its news magazine, was launched yesterday (01) at the Institute. The event was held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Dr….
Saudi Company donates Tower Light Generators for cyclone recovery efforts in Sri Lanka
Saudi Energia Company has donated eight high-capacity tower light generators valued at USD 43,000 to support recovery operations and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The donation has been made in response to an initiative…
Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing to increase electricity tariffs by 11.57%. In a special video message, he stated that although the present government came to power…
Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025
The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, with the annual volume reaching 8,290,000 TEUs. According to a ministry statement, this record achievement was the result of the collective…
03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, in which a police constable was killed at a roadblock. The officer was killed early Wednesday after being struck by a…
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), had targeted associates of the underworld figure known as “Kudu Duminda” of Borella. According to Ada Derana, Police investigations reveal that…
CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.83 to…
Suspect arrested at BIA with gold, electronics smuggled from Dubai
An individual has been arrested with a stock of gold items and electronic equipment illegally brought into the country, based on Army intelligence. Airport Police apprehended the suspect, a resident of Wellampitiya, who arrived from Dubai on 30 December 2025….
170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures, Police officials said. The narcotics were released following formalities at the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court and will be transported under heavy…