A total of 7,950 school-going children and youth below the age of 21 have been arrested within the 2024 over addiction to heroin and Ice (crystal methamphetamine), according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (5:25 PM)
The Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL) has raised concerns over the increase in the number of elderly citizens compared to children and youth in the country. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (4:42 PM)
A former army intelligence officer is among four suspects arrested on Friday (27) in connection with the seizure of a large haul of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 500 million, along with a cache of ammunition, the police said. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (3:42 PM)
Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the country s defense minister declaring a state of emergency across the country. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (1:33 PM)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has stated that a special program is being implemented under the leadership of the Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Daminda Rambukwella, to facilitate passengers and aircraft arriving in and departing from Sri Lanka. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (6:12 PM)
The Lanka Coal Company (LCC) has invited tenders for the emergency procurement of 300,000 metric tons of coal for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. MORE..
28 Feb 2026 (4:00 PM)