President warns actual drug inflow may far exceed seizures in Sri Lanka     President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday (29) warned that the scale of drug trafficking in Sri Lanka could be significantly larger than official seizure figures suggest, noting that authorities have not intercepted all narcotics entering the country. Speaking at an event,…

Dubai Airport project to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers ?   China Harbour Engineering LLC (CHEC) in Dubai is looking to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers for the expansion of the Al Maktoum International Airport project in Dubai, following discussions with officials from the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai. According to the Consulate General of…

  Govt leaders speak to Basil more than I do – Namal SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has defended former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa following questions over his continued stay in the United States despite facing scrutiny over several legal and corruption-related matters in Sri Lanka.Speaking to the media, Namal Rajapaksa rejected claims that Basil Rajapaksa…

Hundreds of hectares of state plantation land opened to investors Sri Lanka has officially launched the second phase of its initiative to offer underutilized state plantation lands and assets for investment, marking a key step in efforts to transform dormant public assets into productive economic opportunities. The program, introduced under the 2025 Budget by President…

Large stock of ‘Ice’ seized in Baduraliya       A stock of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”), valued at nearly Rs. 55 million, has been discovered yesterday (May 28) hidden in the Thumbagalla Kanda forest area in Baduraliya, police said.According to Baduraliya Police, the narcotics were found inside a black travelling bag, which had been divided…

Bribery Commission says 125 indictments to be filed against Neurosurgeon Maheshi     The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (29) stated that it will consider on 5 June whether to temporarily lift the overseas travel ban imposed on Dr Maheshi Soorasinghe Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, who is currently out on…

Death row inmate takes poison       A prisoner sentenced to death has been admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital after allegedly consuming poison, reports indicate.It is reported that the individual consumed the poison inside the toilet of his prison cell. The Nuwara Eliya High Court today (29) sentenced him to death…

Vesak Full Moon Poya today!       Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day today (23). Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s birth, the enlightenment of the Buddha, and the passing away on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.Vesak Poya Day holds special significance for Sri Lanka as it marks the…

President warns actual drug inflow may far exceed seizures in Sri Lanka     President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday (29) warned that the scale of drug trafficking in Sri Lanka could be significantly larger than official seizure figures suggest, noting that authorities have not intercepted all narcotics entering the country. Speaking at an event,…

Dubai Airport project to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers ?   China Harbour Engineering LLC (CHEC) in Dubai is looking to recruit 2,000 Sri Lankan workers for the expansion of the Al Maktoum International Airport project in Dubai, following discussions with officials from the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai. According to the Consulate General of…

  Govt leaders speak to Basil more than I do – Namal SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has defended former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa following questions over his continued stay in the United States despite facing scrutiny over several legal and corruption-related matters in Sri Lanka.Speaking to the media, Namal Rajapaksa rejected claims that Basil Rajapaksa…

Hundreds of hectares of state plantation land opened to investors Sri Lanka has officially launched the second phase of its initiative to offer underutilized state plantation lands and assets for investment, marking a key step in efforts to transform dormant public assets into productive economic opportunities. The program, introduced under the 2025 Budget by President…