President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the quantitative increase in arrests of drugs and drug-related individuals is a positive development, while emphasising that ensuring public confidence, as well as that of operational teams, in the destruction of seized drug stocks is a priority. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (10:22 PM)
China has reaffirmed its strong commitment to cracking down on telecommunications and online fraud, while pledging to further strengthen law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (6:23 PM)
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa, speaking at WION s World Pulse summit on Wednesday (Mar 18), said the global system is undergoing a major transformation, adding that "global institutions are being tested like never before." MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (5:41 PM)
Iran s huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday in the first reported strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure in the Gulf during the U.S.-Israeli war, a major escalation that prompted Tehran to warn its neighbours to evacuate their energy installations. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (9:56 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (5:41 PM)
Sri Lanka Police states that despite continuous public awareness efforts regarding fraudulent activities and financial crimes carried out through the internet and modern technology, the number of complaints related to such scams is steadily increasing. MORE..
18 Mar 2026 (4:00 PM)