The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan, following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of several Afghan cricketers. In a statement, the ACB condemned what it described as a “cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime,” which killed three players […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the Sri Lanka Air Force will be assigned a special responsibility in the government’s intensified campaign against the drug menace. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy in China Bay, Trincomalee, the President emphasized the importance of a disciplined and efficient state service capable […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi during her first official visit to India as Prime Minister. Discussions centered on deepening bilateral economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration in sectors such […]
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) announced that the five suspects arrested off the coast of Galle with over 53 kilograms of heroin will be produced in court today, with detention orders expected to be obtained. According to police, the suspects were handed over to the PNB by the Sri Lanka Navy, which intercepted a multi-day […]
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake appeared at the Mount Lavinia Police Station this morning to provide a statement regarding an incident that occurred at the Mount Lavinia Court premises. Police confirmed that Wanninayake arrived at the station accompanied by a witness to give his statement. On October 15, he was released on bail by the Mount Lavinia […]
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has announced a recall of more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles due to design flaws and potential battery safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) The recall involves 44,535 Tang series SUVs manufactured between March 2015 and July 2017, and 71,248 Yuan Pro […]
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 53 kilograms of heroin from a multi-day fishing vessel intercepted in international waters south of the island. The operation, carried out last night, led to the arrest of five fishermen who were aboard the vessel at the time. Navy officials revealed that the narcotics had been carefully concealed […]
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has ordered the further remand of Neville Wanniarachchi, former Security Chief to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, until October 31, in connection with an ongoing investigation into illicit asset accumulation. Wanniarachchi was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on suspicion of unlawfully amassing assets valued […]
A key associate linked to the organized crime group ‘Loku Patty’ has been arrested in the Hungama area during an operation conducted by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division. The suspect, identified as S.F. Indika, was found in possession of a T-56 assault rifle, two loaded magazines, and 60 modified rounds of ammunition typically used […]
Sri Lanka has taken a major step toward implementing a national framework to regulate pharmaceutical prices, as the Parliamentary Advisory Committee on Health and Mass Media has approved the relevant gazette notification outlining the new directives. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, who […]