News Room : CID Nabs Two at BIA Trying to Smuggle Rs. 210 Million in Gold
Two passengers have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs. 210 million into the country. The suspects had concealed the gold inside vehicle spare parts and tried to pass through the airport’s “Red Channel” designated for businessmen, according to an Ada Derana reporter. The arrested individuals are...
News Room : Opposition Parties to Meet Sajith Premadasa on Forming LG Administrations
Several opposition party secretaries have agreed to hold discussions with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on forming administrations in local government bodies, following a meeting held in Colombo on Wednesday night (15). The meeting, chaired by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a private hotel, focused on building consensus to establish joint control in local councils where no single party secured a...
News Room : OIC under probe for hotel stay with WPC on election day – The Island
A delegation of Sri Lankan and American Buddhist monks and nuns visited the historic site of the First Parliament of the World’s Religions, held in September 1893 at the Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue. The visit marked the occasion of Vesak 2569, said a press release issued by the Jambudvipa Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sarnath, Varanasi, India. It...
News Room : ‘Missions Must Be a Home for All Sri Lankans’ – President to New Diplomats
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today called on Sri Lanka’s newly appointed state diplomats to actively promote the country’s ongoing political transformation and strengthen its image on the global stage. Addressing the new diplomatic heads at the Presidential Secretariat, the President emphasised that ambassadors and high commissioners play a vital role in conveying Sri Lanka’s new direction to the international community....
News Room : Pre-Trial Date Set in Death of Woman Held by Welikada Police
The Colombo High Court has fixed 21 July 2025 for the pre-trial conference in the case filed against three police officers attached to the Welikada Police over the custodial death of a domestic aide employed at teledrama producer Sudharma Nethicumara’s house in 2023. The case was taken up today before High Court Judge R.S.S. Sapuwida. During proceedings, defence counsel informed...
News Room : President AKD Considering Extension for Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana: Sources
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is reportedly planning to extend the tenure of Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, despite his nomination for a senior position at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) following retirement. Siriwardana, who was appointed in April 2022 during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, has been credited for his key role in securing the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility and leading the...
News Room : Sri Lanka’s Wild Cookbook Star Charith N. Silva Shines on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Charith N. Silva, the creator behind Sri Lanka’s most popular YouTube channel Wild Cookbook, has earned a prestigious spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list under the Art category, shining a global spotlight on Sri Lankan creativity and resilience. Known for his captivating videos showcasing traditional and modern dishes prepared in breathtaking outdoor locations, Silva launched Wild Cookbook...
News Room : Presidential Secretariat Holds Second Vehicle Auction Today
A total of 26 vehicles, including luxury and decommissioned models, will be auctioned today (15) in the second phase of the Presidential Secretariat’s vehicle auction. All vehicles, manufactured within the last ten years, had their bidding deadline closed yesterday (14), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). The lineup includes a BMW, Porsche Cayenne, Ford Everest, Land Rover, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan...
News Room : Govt Vows Full Support for Children Orphaned in Gerandi Ella Tragedy
The Government has pledged full, long-term support for children who lost their parents in the Gerandi Ella bus accident, which killed 23 and injured over 40. Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, said the affected children—including a six-month-old infant—will receive sustained care through the Department of Probation and Child Care Services. This includes legal guardianship, emotional support,...
News Room : Inside Job: Rs 4.5 Million in Jewellery Stolen from Swiss Ambassador’s Residence
Two security officers assigned to the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka—including the Chief of the Security Post—have been arrested by Kollupitiya Police in connection with the theft of valuable jewellery from a safe inside the residence, Mawbima newspaper reported. Among the stolen items were the Ambassador’s wedding ring and a ring that had belonged to...