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 […]
NEW YORK – Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held bilateral discussions with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the United Nations Headquarters. Talks centered on Sri Lanka’s engagement with the multilateral trading system and potential areas to deepen cooperation with the WTO. Minister Herath reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its role within the […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has begun his official visit to Japan (Sept. 27–30) following his engagements in the United States, including his address at the United Nations General Assembly. Invited by the Government of Japan, the President is scheduled to meet His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Shigeru […]
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Rural Development Officer, an Office Assistant, and a female Security Officer in two separate operations conducted yesterday (25). In the first raid, a Rural Development Officer from the Deniyaya Rural Development Centre was arrested around 11.20 am at the office premises following a complaint by a local resident. The […]
Sri Lanka is moving to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and introduce a new counter-terrorism law aligned with international standards, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara told the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva. He said a Cabinet-appointed committee is in the final stages of drafting the legislation, which is […]
The government will present a comprehensive Digital Education Policy Framework for Cabinet approval by March 2026, the Digital Task Force on Education Reform announced. The update was shared during a Subcommittee meeting under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, chaired by Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on September 23. The framework focuses […]
Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara is set to return as head coach of Rajasthan Royals following the departure of Rahul Dravid. Sangakkara, who has served as the franchise’s Director of Cricket since 2021, has already begun planning for the 2026 IPL season, according to ESPNcricinfo. During his tenure, he has also doubled up as head […]