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An Italian man was arrested this morning (May 30) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine into Sri Lanka.

Due to strong winds that swept through Colombo and several other areas last night (May 29), trees were uprooted causing significant damage and in some places buildings also collapsed.

Chinese Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (May 29) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo for key discussions on enhancing economic cooperation.

The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters today (May 29) announced the immediate transfer of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations and key divisions across the country.

Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passed away today (29th) at noon while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 5, 2025, in connection with a case involving the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle at the Havelock City apartment complex in Colombo on May 20, 2025.

The Colombo High Court today (May 29) sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, while former Sathosa Chairman and former Trade Minister Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment in the same case.

A shooting was carried out by two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle at a motorcycle parts sales shop in the Wekada area of Panadura.

With World No Tobacco Day approaching, a new study reveals that Sri Lankans spend a staggering Rs. 520 million on cigarettes every day.

Sri Lanka Police have deployed a specialized motorcycle unit that can be rapidly mobilized to apprehend fleeing suspects.

A delegation of Chinese business representatives has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-week visit to explore potential investment opportunities across multiple sectors.

Minister K.D. Lal Kantha announced that the National People’s Power (NPP) has officially taken control of the Colombo Municipal Council.

A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau led to the seizure of 450 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”) from two multi-day fishing vessels off the southern coast of Sri Lanka yesterday (May 27).

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was referred to the prison hospital after being remanded, has been transferred back to the Welikada Prison.

Three more suspects, including the motorcyclist involved in the shooting targeting the vehicle of Thusitha Halloluwa, a former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), and others who assisted him, have been taken into custody by the Colombo Range Crime Division.