Indian geologist arrested at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 108 mn – A 60-year-old Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (16) after Customs officers detected a consignment of cocaine worth an estimated Rs. 108 million concealed…
ONLY IF IT IS SERIOUS, OTHERWISE IRAN HAS NO TRUST ON US
Iran has ‘no trust’ in the U.S., will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi – Tehran has “no trust” in the U.S. and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
ON MORALS, CULTURAL,CIVILIZED ROLES LAID EMPHASIS BY NAMAL ADDRESSING FORUM
Namal highlights Asia’s civilizational role due to economic rise Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said Asia’s future leadership should extend beyond economic growth and focus on moral, cultural and civilizational values. While addressing the 2026…
FOR GLOBAL DRIVE FOR SMOKE FREE SRI LANKA UNIVERSITIES ASSIST
Universities join global drive for smoke-free Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan universities and international health partners have joined forces to strengthen tobacco control and smoking cessation efforts in the country, with Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijeymuni highlighted that reducing…
JUSTICE , PROTECTION ASSURED BY NATIONAL CHILD PRORECTION AUTHORITY ON CHILD ABUSE CASE
NCPA assures justice, protection in Anuradhapura child abuse case – NCPA Assures Protection and Justice for Minor Girl in Anuradhapura Abuse Case The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has said that it is closely monitoring investigations into the alleged…
DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER FLOUTS CLAIMS OF 150% VEHICLE PRICE HIKE
Claims of 150% vehicle price hike false: Deputy Finance Minister – Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha has dismissed claims that vehicle prices would increase by 150% following the government’s latest decision to impose additional taxes on vehicle imports, describing the…
HEAVY SHOWERS EXPECTED AS LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CONTINUES
Low-pressure system continues to influence weather; Heavy showers expected – The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is being closely monitored for its behavior, development, and movement over the coming hours, the Meteorology Department said.…
“PRUDENT AND TIMELY MEASURE” 50 PERCENT VEHICLE IMPORT DUTY HIKE TO PROTECT FRAGILE FOREIGN RESERVES- AL SABRY
Ali Sabry defends govt’s vehicle import duty hike – Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Sri Lankan government’s decision to impose a temporary 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties, calling it a “prudent and timely measure” to protect…
AFTER TRAIN DERAILMENT IN WANAWASALA TRACK REPAIRS UNDERWAY
Track repairs underway Railways Department workers are seen restoring damaged railway tracks following the derailment of a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo Fort between Wanawasala and Kelaniya railway stations early this morning, causing disruptions to services on the main…
OVER WANAWASALA TRAIN DERAILMENT SUSPECT ARRESTED
Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal components had allegedly been removed from a railway switch point, railway authorities and Police said.…
