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Colombo Moves Toward Long-Term Waste Management Overhaul
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is taking steps toward a comprehensive and sustainable waste management plan as the city continues to generate nearly 450 tons of garbage daily, most of which is currently processed at the Kerawalapitiya waste-to-energy plant. Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said the council has been holding active discussions over the past […]
New Gazette Allows Release of Vehicles Held at Customs Under Revised Conditions
he government has introduced new regulations to facilitate the release of vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs, according to a gazette issued by Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Effective October 24, the new rules permit the release of vehicles imported under cross-border letters of credit (LCs)—specifically where the LC was opened […]
Sri Lanka Clinches Double Gold in 4x100m Relays at South Asian Athletics Championships
Sri Lanka delivered a dominant performance at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, India, securing gold medals in both the Men’s and Women’s 4x100m relay events. The Men’s 4x100m relay team sprinted to victory with an impressive time of 39.99 seconds, while moments later, the Women’s 4x100m relay team matched the […]
Man Arrested in Minuwangoda With T-56 Live and Training Ammunition
Police have arrested a 53-year-old suspect during a raid in the Ambagahawatta area of Minuwangoda, recovering eight live T-56 rounds and 15 training ammunition. The operation was conducted by officers from the Gampaha Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, who subsequently handed over the suspect and the seized ammunition to the Minuwangoda Police Station for further investigations.
Police Seize Illegally Imported Jeep Registered Under Fake Documents in Mirihana
Police have seized an illegally imported jeep during a raid carried out in Mirihana, following an investigation by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division. According to police, the vehicle had been brought into the country without paying customs duty and was registered using forged documents. Investigations revealed that the jeep’s details were fraudulently entered […]
CID Questions Model Piumi Hansamali Over Links to Underworld Figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a two-hour statement from popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali in connection with an ongoing investigation involving underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme.’ The inquiry stems from a photograph discovered on Padme’s mobile phone, which reportedly shows Piumi Hansamali alongside Padme and several other well-known Sri Lankan actresses. Investigators have […]
Headline: Kandy–Colombo Train Services to Resume Tomorrow After Days of Disruption
Train operations along the main line, which were temporarily suspended due to a train derailment and adverse weather conditions, will resume from tomorrow (23), the Department of Railways announced. Accordingly, several trains between Kandy and Colombo Fort will recommence operations starting from 4:30 a.m. tomorrow. The following services will be in operation in the morning: […]
Spa Owners Urge Court to Legalize and Regulate Ayurvedic Treatment Centers
The Sri Lanka Spa Owners’ Association has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, requesting an order directing the Attorney General to expedite the drafting of a bill to legalize and regulate Ayurvedic massage treatment centers across the country. The petition names the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Secretaries to the Ministries […]