A suspect has been arrested in the Dematagoda area by the Western Province North Crimes Division while allegedly in possession of 39 kilograms of Ice (crystal methamphetamine) narcotics and 5 kilograms of Kerala ganja, according to Sri Lanka Police.
21 May 2026 (10:37 PM)
The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over footage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, which appears to depict the dehumanizing treatment of detainees linked to the �Global Sumud Flotilla.� MORE..
21 May 2026 (3:50 PM)
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026. MORE..
21 May 2026 (4:10 PM)
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has collected over Rs. 1 trillion in tax revenue as of May 18, 2026. MORE..
21 May 2026 (6:08 PM)
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha today told Parliament that reports claiming 4,000 Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened on May 15, a day before the government imposed a new 50% surcharge on customs import duties for imported vehicles, are completely false. MORE..
22 May 2026 (12:10 AM)
The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 4.7% in April 2026 from 2.4% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
21 May 2026 (5:18 PM)