Fishing boat owner arrested over recent seizure of 700kg of narcotics in Tangalle The owner of a fishing boat has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) in connection with the recent seizure of over 700 kilograms of drugs in Seenimodara Tangalle. 03-10-2025 [More]
Another individual arrested in connection with massive drug haul seized in Tangalle Another individual connected to the large haul of narcotics uncovered from three lorries in Seenimodara Tangalle has been arrested by the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit. 03-10-2025 [More]
Former Congolese president sentenced to death for war crimes Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. 02-10-2025 [More]
India unveils new measures for internationalisation of Rupee The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced fresh measures to promote wider use of the Indian Rupee in cross-border transactions as part of its strategy to gradually internationalise the currency. 02-10-2025 [More]
Tourist arrivals in September top 150000 A total of 158971 tourists have arrived in the country in the month of September data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. 02-10-2025 [More]
Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91 Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall a world-leading expert on chimpanzees has died aged 91. 02-10-2025 [More]
Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza and detained the activists aboard including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. 02-10-2025 [More]
Traders banned from handing shopping bags FOC to consumers from Nov. 1 A gazette extraordinary has been issued suspending the free distribution of plastic shopping bags to consumers from November 1. 02-10-2025 [More]
Showery condition to enhance tomorrow due to atmospheric disturbance Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in most parts of the island starting from tomorrow (03) the Department of Meteorology said. 02-10-2025 [More]
Gazette issued on mandatory seat belts for all vehicles traveling on expressways A gazette notification has been issued by the Ministry of Highways making it mandatory for drivers and all passengers of vehicles traveling along expressways to wear seat belts. 02-10-2025 [More]
