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The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested a 34-year-old drug trafficker from Wattala, who is considered one of the country’s major drug dealers.

A consignment of essential medicines and dry food items donated by the Government of India was officially handed over to Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon (December 14) at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that the Government will never allow violations of the rights of the fishing community, emphasizing the State’s firm commitment to protecting both land resources and the coastline.

A 28-year-old man from the Rambukkana area was arrested early this morning (December 14) at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for possession and trafficking of 2 kilograms and 308 grams of heroin.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by the disaster.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has reported that the total remittances sent to the country from overseas employment have surpassed USD 7 billion in 2025.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued announcing that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will be summoned to meet on December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy renewed the Bilateral Agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses on December 12, 2025, in Rome, Italy.

Former Speaker and National People’s Power Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, who was arrested over a vehicle accident in Sapugaskanda last night (December 11), was granted bail this evening (December 12).

Former Speaker and National People’s Power Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala has been arrested today (December 12) in connection with an accident that occurred in Sapugaskanda last night (December 11).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s Mahaweli Development Program, the country’s largest multiuse water resources initiative.

Several Sri Lankan companies and organizations have made significant donations to the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, set up to help communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to re-issue open warrants for the arrest and production of former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Gardier Punchihewa in connection with the Central Bank bond scam.

A police constable and a police sergeant were taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (December 11) morning over allegations of bribery, after demanding a sum of Rs. 5,000.