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 […]
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 […]