The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested two suspects in possession of a large consignment of Kerala cannabis valued at more than Rs. 50 million. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (11:11 AM)
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to the expected level, and the government is working to establish stable policies to enable the country to capture the international gem and jewellery market. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (2:18 PM)
United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose today (16). MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (5:35 PM)
A total of 689 suspects have been arrested during island-wide special operations within yesterday, police said. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (12:53 PM)
Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (a Guided Missile Destroyer) and INS Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) scheduled from August 14 to 18. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (7:57 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from a nearly three-hour meeting on the Ukraine war and gave public statements, but left without announcing any agreement or ceasefire. MORE..
16 Aug 2025 (7:08 AM)