Customs seizes Kush valued at Rs 34.19 mn at BIA
A 35-year-old Indian national was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit at Bandaranaike International Airport after seizing 3,419 grams of Kush with a street value of Rs 34.19 million.
CEB Proposes 11.57 per cent tariff increase
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed an 11.57 percent tariff increase to be implemented in the first quarter of this year.
Unauthorized street vendors cleared from Kandy town
The street vendors in Kandy town were cleared by Kandy Municipal Council officials. They had continued to occupy the areas despite notice being issued on them in July 2025.
Education ministry delays decision on extended school hours
The Ministry of Education has decided to delay the decision to extend school hours.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
The Editor, of Lankaenews website Sandaruwan Senadheera was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while returning from UK.
Leave Comments