The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, has resigned after a review into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (9:05 AM)
Janith Madushanka, alias "Podi Lassie", a Sri Lankan underworld figure and alleged drug kingpin wanted by police in connection with several murders, is scheduled to be brought to the island tomorrow (27) morning, more than a year after his arrest in India. MORE..
26 Feb 2026 (9:14 PM)
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to call for a comprehensive report to investigate the fire that broke out at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard and its subsequent environmental impact. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (12:19 PM)
Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27). MORE..
26 Feb 2026 (8:27 PM)
Janith Madhusankha, alias "Podi Lassie" a high-profile alleged drug trafficker wanted by police in connection with multiple homicides who was arrested in India and brought back to Sri Lanka early this morning (27), has been handed over to the Galle District Crimes Division for further investigation. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (1:06 PM)
Organized criminal and alleged drug trafficker Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, alias "Podi Lassie", has been brought back to Sri Lanka from India by a special police team this morning (27). MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (8:05 AM)