Business Three arrested with narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million in Panadura
Three individuals, including a married couple, were arrested for having narcotic pills worth Rs. 3 million, according to the Panadura South Police…
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Politics Israel s defense minister says his country has attacked Iran and declares a state of emergency
On Saturday, Israel carried out an attack on Iran, prompting the country’s defense minister, Israel Katz, to announce a state of emergency throughout Israel.…
Business Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein- I saw nothing
Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” during his time with Jeffrey Epstein. This statement came as the former…
Business Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
A tram derailed on Friday in central Milan, crashing into a building and resulting in the deaths of two individuals, with over twenty others injured, according…
Crime Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting
A man and a woman have been arrested for allegedly helping in a deadly shooting that injured five people at a barbershop in the Jinthupitiya area.…
Politics US allows staff to leave Israel as Iran tensions soar
US President Trump has warned that he may attack Iran if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal by early March. At the same time, the UN's nuclear watchdog…
Crime 4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids
Police arrested four people, including one woman, last evening (27) in Sri Lanka for having a large amount of illegal drugs and ammunition. The drugs included…
Sports Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka s Head Coach?
Sanath Jayasuriya is expected to resign as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team after today's Super Eight match against Pakistan in the ongoing…
Business New shipment of LP gas arrives; stocks to be released to market today - Laugfs
Laugfs Gas PLC reported that a ship with a new shipment of LP gas reached Sri Lanka today (28). The company plans to start selling these gas stocks in the…
General Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar
The Taliban, who rule Afghanistan, announced on Friday that they are open to negotiations after Pakistan bombed their forces in key cities, leading to the…
Crime 90-day detention order obtained for second gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder
Police have secured a 90-day detention order to continue questioning the second gunman arrested for the double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The suspect has…
Politics India hands over 214-tonne Bailey Bridges consignment to Sri Lanka
The First Secretary for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Indian High Commission in Colombo delivered a consignment of Bailey Bridge components weighing…
Politics Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks- Pakistan
Pakistan has carried out a retaliatory operation after alleged border attacks by the Afghan Taliban, claiming to have killed over 130 Taliban fighters. The…
Business Disaster Relief Officers halt duties from today over unmet demands
Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers, and Technical Officers have decided to stop their relief work related to Cyclone Ditwah starting today, the…
Business Colombo s inflation drops to 1.6% in February 2026
Inflation in Colombo fell to 1.6% in February 2026, down from 2.3% in January 2026, according to the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). The Department of…
Crime Underworld figure Commando Salinda remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has decided to keep the well-known crime suspect, known as “Commando Salinda,” in custody until March 12. This individual is a…
Politics Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera served indictments
The Gampaha High Court has officially issued indictments to several defendants, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and ex-state minister Prasanna…
Politics Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne s corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a further hearing for evidence in the corruption case against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne for March 24.…
Technology Sri Lanka Police launches Tell IGP online platform for public complaints
Sri Lanka Police has launched a new online platform called “Tell IGP” to allow people to report complaints directly to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).…
Politics Ministry calls for report to probe environmental impact of Kerawalapitiya garbage dump fire
The Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka has initiated a call for a detailed report to examine the fire that occurred at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dump and…
Business Sri Lanka officially launches Digital Nomad Visa facility; first recipients welcomed
Sri Lanka has officially introduced the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) facility at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The launch event took…
Politics Pakistan strikes Kabul hours after Afghanistan attack on border troops
Pakistan launched airstrikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, on Friday. This action came after Islamabad's defense minister announced that the two…
Weather Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology reported that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly fair weather. However, there may be some showers or thundershowers…
Business World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has stepped down after a review of his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was…