Police seize cocaine, ice and heroin; two suspects arrested
Sri Lanka Police have arrested two suspects with large quantities of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and heroin following raids conducted in Colombo and Gampaha districts, police said Tuesday. According to the Colombo Central Division Criminal Investigation Unit, the first arrest was…
China ready to share expertise with Sri Lanka under “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Programme
China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share its experience with Sri Lanka under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme, stated Mr. Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee…
YouTube shuts down two major channels over fake AI-generated videos
YouTube has shut down two high-profile channels accused of spreading misleading AI-generated movie trailers, marking one of the platform’s strongest enforcement actions so far against deceptive AI content. The channels, Screen Culture, based in India, and KH Studio, based in…
Indian PM’s letter to President AKD made public
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming India’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The letter confirms that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has been sent…
Activist Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. “Greta Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act at the Prisoners for Palestine lock-on protest,” Prisoners for Palestine…
England investigate Ben Duckett after drinking video
Video footage has emerged showing England cricketer Ben Duckett apparently struggling to locate his hotel following a night of heavy drinking during the team’s mid-series break in Noosa, Australia. The 31-year-old opening batsman, who has managed an average of only…
Cabinet approves fresh investment call for Chatham Street land
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a fresh call for investment proposals for a prime land parcel on Chatham Street in Colombo Fort after an earlier attempt failed to attract investors. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) had invited proposals…
NPP accused of altering clock time to pass Horana budget
The National People’s Power has been accused of irregular conduct in the passage of the Horana Urban Council budget, with an opposition lawmaker alleging that the council clock was deliberately adjusted to rush through the vote. Opposition MP Ajith P….
Indian EAM meets Malaiyaham leaders, MPs in Colombo
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with political leaders and Members of Parliament representing the Malaiyaham community, Sri Lanka’s Indian-origin plantation population, at India House on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Tamil Progressive Alliance leader Mano Ganesan…
Govt. disburses Rs. 106 million initial relief for cyclone-hit industries
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has released Rs. 106.2 million in financial aid as part of the first phase of relief for industries impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. Under the program, 531 registered industrialists confirmed by divisional secretariats will…