CEB employee arrested over links to ICE drug suspect

A Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employee has been taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for allegedly providing accommodation to a key suspect in a major drug case.

Lorry seized in Tangalle with weapons, 200kg of Ice and heroin

A lorry transporting a large quantity of narcotics, including around 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin, has been seized by police in the Tangalle area.

Dozens arrested in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace

The melee outside the country’s seat of power unfolded while more than 33,000 other protesters rallied in a historic park and a democracy monument in Manila.

Farmers criticise government on failure to revive agricultural production economy

Chairman of the Farmers’ National Agricultural Federation, Anuradha Tennakoon criticised the government for failing to implement programmes to strengthen the country’s agricultural production economy, despite being in power for a year.

Over 1,800 killed on roads in nine months

A total of 1,897 persons have lost their lives in road accidents over the past nine months, Traffic Police Director SSP Manoj Ranagala revealed.

Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.

President to undertake official visit to Japan

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave for Japan on September 27 for a four-day official visit, at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

European airports struggle to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Some of Europe’s biggest airports battled to restore normal operations on Sunday after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday’s flight departures due to persistent problems.

Labour Ministry mobile service begins at offices across the island today

A mobile service organized by the Labour Ministry to provide services offered by its institutions will be held at district and sub-district labour offices across the island from today (22) until September 26.

Shashindra Rajapaksa further remanded

Former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, was today ordered to be further remanded till September 30 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Northern politicians urge for PC elections under proportional representation

A group of Northern politicians who previously represented the Northern Provincial Council, urged the government to hold the next Provincial Council elections under the old Proportional Representation (PR) system.

Vijay pledges to help resolve Sri Lankan national issue

In a move likely to spark controversy, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday pledged to intervene in resolving the Sri Lankan Tamil issue. He also praised the late Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, according to Indian media reports.

Two bodies found at renovation site in Tangalle

Two bodies were discovered in an abandoned house under renovation in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle.

Hotel owned by former Governor’s wife ordered to be demolished

A hotel owned by Ms. Ajantha Rupasari Herath, wife of former North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath, has been ordered to be demolished after it was found to be illegally constructed within the Perimiyankulama Tank Reserve.

Sri Lankans overstaying in Israel taken up for discussion

The issue of Sri Lankans residing in Israel without valid visas was taken up for discussion at the second meeting of the Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Israeli Parliament, which focuses on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Weapons cache allegedly buried by Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya

A cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition, has been discovered on a plot of land in the Middeniya area, allegedly buried by former SLPP local government candidate Sampath Manamperi.

NPP Govt faces test of rhetoric and delivery

The National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has now completed a year into its tenure. It is now at a critical juncture where people watch whether its campaign rhetoric meets delivery on the ground. The NPP was swept into office on a wave of anti-establishment sentiments that arose in the wake of the 2022 economic crisis.

Tom Holland ’is rushed to hospital after a Spider-Man stunt goes horribly wrong

Tom Holland was reportedly rushed to hospital after a stunt on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set went horriby wrong on Friday.

Sri Lanka overhauls Port City incentives

The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), slashing lengthy tax holidays and raising investment thresholds.

Credit card debt growth slows despite consumer spending rise

Sri Lanka’s credit card debt expanded at a slower pace in July, even as overall credit in the economy grew faster, supported by low interest rates and improving consumer sentiment.

No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20

India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai.

Electricity services declared essential

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared all services connected to the supply of electricity as essential services.

Canada, Australia join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Canada and Australia have joined the United Kingdom in formally recognising Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensifies its war on Gaza.

Two arrested following attack on German tourists in Unawatuna

Two persons have been arrested following an attack on six German tourists at a tourist hotel in Unawatuna last night.

Odira times finish to perfection to win surprise 800m gold in Tokyo

Continuing a run of middle distance and distance upsets in Tokyo, Kenya’s Lilian Odira sprang one of the biggest surprises of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 to run down Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the deepest women’s 800m race in history.

USA retains men’s world 4x100m title in Tokyo

It seemed apt that athletics’ biggest and brashest star in Noah Lyles should bring the curtain down on the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 with a second gold medal.

USA Breaks Championship Record to regain Women’s 4x400m title in Tokyo

The United States produced an utterly dominant performance to take gold in the women’s 4x400m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Sunday (21), setting a championship record of 3:16.61 on the rain-soaked track at the Japan National Stadium.

ED to question jailed Sri Lankan woman in terror group LTTE funding case

A special NIA court in Chennai has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to interrogate Mary Francisca Letchumanan, a Sri Lankan-origin woman currently in judicial custody, in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the banned LTTE terrorist organisation.

Publishers call for reduction of VAT on books

The Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association yesterday said the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on books has become a major obstacle to offering discounted prices to readers.

Wildlife Dept. denies reports of dugong found in Sri Lanka

The Wildlife Conservation Department today denied social media claims that the body of a sea dugong had been found along the Sri Lankan coastline.