The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at a new all-time high after making significant gains today. MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (5:57 PM)

The police submitted an investigation report today (19) to the Colombo Magistrate s Court, regarding notorious organised criminal Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, alias Kehelbaddara Padme , who was recently arrested in Indonesia, brought back to Sri Lanka, and is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (5:35 PM)

The Court of Appeal has ordered that a writ petition filed seeking directives to ensure the safety of alleged underworld figure Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias Panadura Nilanga , be taken up for consideration on September 26. MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (5:23 PM)

In a major enforcement success, the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (4:51 PM)

The Court of Appeal today ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to take all necessary steps to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (3:51 PM)

Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that lands in the Northern Province acquired by the government for security purposes will not be released with the aim of gaining political advantages. MORE..

19 Sep 2025 (3:11 PM)