New details have emerged regarding the arrest of five high-profile underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, who are linked to multiple murdersincluding the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewaand major drug trafficking operations. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:40 PM)
The Research Priorities for Sri Lanka - 2026 report, aligned with the Government s socio-economic development programme, has been officially presented to the Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (5:24 PM)
A total of 646 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (8:03 PM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested on charges of misappropriation of state funds and later released on bail, is still receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (3:35 PM)
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public regarding the potential dangers to aircraft operations associated with kite flying, which is a popular activity in the country these days. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (4:20 PM)
Japan s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (11:58 PM)