Monthly Archives: September 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on an official visit to Japan, held discussions with Yohei Sasakawa, founding chairman of the Nippon Foundation, at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Talks centered on strengthening ties between the two nations, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to closer cooperation. Sasakawa pledged the Nippon Foundation’s continued support for improving the […]
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced that fuel prices will be revised from midnight today (30). Prices of other fuel types will remain unchanged.
A key breakthrough has surfaced in the long-contested Wasim Thajudeen murder investigation, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) identifying a long-mysterious CCTV suspect as slain gang member Aruna Shantha, alias Middeniye Kajja. Thajudeen, a national rugby player, died under suspicious circumstances on May 17, 2012, near Shalika Grounds, Narahenpita. Initially ruled an accident, the case […]
A landslide in the Aluthnuwara area of Mawanella has claimed three lives, after rescue teams recovered another body buried under the collapsed earth embankment. Police confirmed that one person remains hospitalized with injuries sustained in the tragedy. The incident occurred near a residential construction site, where three workers were carrying out building activities when a […]
Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was granted release on two personal bail bonds of Rs. 1 million each after being arrested in connection with a protest incident in Colombo. He was taken into custody when he arrived at the Fort Police Station to provide a statement regarding allegations that he verbally abused a police […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru reaffirmed Sri Lanka–Japan relations on Monday (29), pledging closer cooperation in economic recovery, infrastructure development, trade, and regional security. In a joint statement, the leaders committed to advancing their Comprehensive Partnership, with Japan reiterating its strong backing for Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reforms and debt restructuring. […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered serious lapses in the clearance of a container later linked to a crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) syndicate operating in Sri Lanka. Statements have been recorded from senior officials, including the DIG in charge of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and its Director, over the release of the container discovered […]
Police Headquarters announced that 328 suspects linked to organized crime are currently being held under detention orders. Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, confirmed that 38 identified shooters are among those detained. Authorities further revealed that 1,721 local and foreign firearms have been seized during the ongoing crackdown.
COLOMBO – U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a special dinner on September 23 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel for world leaders attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was among the distinguished guests at the event, ahead of his official visit to Japan.
COLOMBO – The final rites of four monks who lost their lives in the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana accident were performed today (17) at 1 p.m. at the Pansiyagama public cemetery. The late Ven. Malwanegama Samiddhi Thero, Ven. Nawalapitiye Uttarananda Thero, Ven. Nugegoda Vipassi Thero, and Ven. Udawalawa Santasumana Thero were laid to rest following […]