An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle a consignment of mobile phones and cardamom worth approximately Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (6:55 PM)
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, has been further remanded until September 4 by the Colombo Magistrate s Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (3:09 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)
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 UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran - lifted under a 2015 deal - as tensions once again escalate over Iran s nuclear programme. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (9:56 PM)
President s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne, the Chairman of the expert committee appointed under Cabinet approval to draft the new Anti-Terrorism Bill stated that the committee s work will be completed within the month of September. MORE..
28 Aug 2025 (4:54 PM)