SLPP admits false claim about youth defector from SJB SLPP’s Sanjeeva Edirimanne has admitted that a recent statement regarding a youth who allegedly joined the party after previously contesting from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was false. Addressing a media briefing, Edirimanne said it had come to light that certain information provided about the youth,…

Man arrested for attempting to pawn fake gold jewelry   A suspect accused of attempting to pawn counterfeit gold jewelry has been arrested by police in Rakwana. The arrest was made yesterday by officers attached to Rakwana Police.Police said the suspect is a 25-year-old resident of Balangoda. During further investigations, officers recovered a carefully crafted…

Passenger arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs 83 million A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday (26) after customs officers detected a stock of “Kush” narcotics concealed in his luggage. ‎The suspect had arrived from Bangkok on SriLankan Airlines flight UL403 at around…

Two children die after inhaling smoke from hotel room fire in Batticaloa   Two children aged three (boy) and five (girl), from the same family died after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out inside a hotel room in Batticaloa on Wednesday (27).‎The children had travelled from Badulla to Batticaloa with their father to…

Police warn of fake traffic fine SMS scam targeting motorists Sri Lanka Police have warned the public over a scam involving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to motorists claiming they have committed traffic offences captured on CCTV cameras. In a statement, the Police Media Division said the messages are being sent from fake phone…

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman   US President Donald Trump has threatened possible military action against Oman while speaking about ongoing negotiations linked to the Strait of Hormuz and tensions involving Iran.Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said, “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up,” according to…

News Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital successfully performs pediatric kidney transplant     The National Nephrology Specialized Hospital in Polonnaruwa says they are prepared to continue pediatric kidney transplant surgeries following the success of such an operation earlier this month. On May 07, a team of doctors at the hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant on a 16-year-old boy.  The kidney was donated by…

SL awaits IMF nod for USD 700mn. tranche     The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has scheduled its Executive Board to meet today (May 27) to decide on the 5th and 6th reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.The decision could unlock approximately USD 700 million in additional financing for Sri Lanka.The Director…

SLPP admits false claim about youth defector from SJB SLPP’s Sanjeeva Edirimanne has admitted that a recent statement regarding a youth who allegedly joined the party after previously contesting from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was false. Addressing a media briefing, Edirimanne said it had come to light that certain information provided about the youth,…

Passenger arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs 83 million A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday (26) after customs officers detected a stock of “Kush” narcotics concealed in his luggage. ‎The suspect had arrived from Bangkok on SriLankan Airlines flight UL403 at around…

Two children die after inhaling smoke from hotel room fire in Batticaloa   Two children aged three (boy) and five (girl), from the same family died after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out inside a hotel room in Batticaloa on Wednesday (27).‎The children had travelled from Badulla to Batticaloa with their father to…

Police warn of fake traffic fine SMS scam targeting motorists Sri Lanka Police have warned the public over a scam involving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to motorists claiming they have committed traffic offences captured on CCTV cameras. In a statement, the Police Media Division said the messages are being sent from fake phone…