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A 37-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for the possession of a large consignment of hashish.The suspect arrived in Sri Lanka today (22) at around 2:50 a.m. on a flight from Canada via Doha, said Ada Derana reporter.Officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs conducted a search of her luggage and discovered a total of 18.1kilograms of hashish.According to Sri Lanka Customs, the estimated value of the seized drugs is approximately Rs. 181 million.Customs Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda stated that preliminary investigations…

The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha.Deputy Minister Abeysingha stated that the total value of the approved projects amounts to USD 569 million, and out of that, investments worth USD 507 million have already entered the country.Deputy Minister Chaturanga Abeysingha also claimed that the figures represent a 101% increase compared to the year 2024.He said Sri Lanka is transitioning from stability to growth and noted that the government is continuing to make strides in improving the ease of doing business, which enables…

Gita Gopinath, the second-in-command at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down at the end of August to return to her position at Harvard University, the IMF has announced.The timing of Gita Gopinath’s exit has taken many within the IMF by surprise and is believed to have been prompted by her own decision, reported news agency Reuters.Having originally left Harvard to serve at the Fund, she is now set to resume her role as professor of economics at the university.Her departure opens a window for the U.S. Treasury to propose a successor—an opportunity that comes as US President Donald…

The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate and report its findings on Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has found him guilty of all allegations leveled against the IGP.Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne confirmed that he has received the report of the committee which has recommended the removal of Deshabandhu Tennakoon from the post of IGP.The Committee of Inquiry was chaired by Supreme Court Judge P.P. Surasena and consisted of Justice W. M. N. P. Iddawala and E. W. M. Lalith Ekanayake, Chairman, National Police Commission (Ex-officio). Resolution to appoint a…

P&S (Perera & Sons) one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic homegrown brands, celebrates itsremarkable 123-year journey on 17 th July 2025, marking generations of trust, taste and sharedmemories. Founded in 1902, P&S began as a modest bakery and has grown into a belovednational institution, deeply woven into the fabric of Sri Lankan daily life. As generations havepassed, so too has the legacy: from parent to child, from grandparent to grandchild. Today, manyyoung Sri Lankans are rediscovering what their families have loved for decades and making ittheir own. With over 227 outlets islandwide, the brand’s presence is as widespread as itsemotional…

In a milestone celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship and regional empowerment, the David PierisGroup awarded over Rs. 20 million in seed funding to selected young entrepreneurs at the Thalir SeedFunding Award Ceremony 2025, held at the North Gate Hotel in Jaffna.This event marked the next phase of the Group’s visionary ‘Thalir’ initiative, launched just a few monthsago to uplift aspiring entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s Northern Region under the Northern DevelopmentProgramme of David Pieris Group.Meaning “sprout” in Tamil, Thalir reflects the spirit of growth and fresh beginnings—an apt symbol forthe energy and ambition of the young business minds now poised to make…

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto a school campus in northern Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 1 person and injuring others, according to the military and a fire official.The aircraft crashed onto the campus of Milestone School and College, in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, where children were present. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash.Jamuna TV reported that at least 13 people, including students, were injured. Fire and rescuers from the military arrived at the scene.The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft…

An Air India Airbus A320 operating as flight A12744 from Kochi to Mumbai slightly veered off while landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) amid heavy rainfall.All passengers were reported safe and deboarded the aircraft without injuries.The incident occurred during the aircraft’s landing phase, when the plane experienced a runway excursion due to intense rainfall in Mumbai. According to initial information, the pilot was able to successfully pull out tyre and dock the aircraft back.According to reports, pictures accessed by NDTV show a clump of glass stuck to the rear part of the aircraft and signs of damage on…

The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit between Sri Lanka and the United States.Following the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose reciprocal tariffs based on trade deficit between the US and other trading partners, several countries including Sri Lanka have been engaging with the Office of the United States Trade Representative to strike deals to reduce the tariff rates.Accordingly, Sri Lanka also held several rounds of discussions.Although US President Trump announced a tariff rate of 44% in April for Sri…

A ‘Red’ warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. These sea areas are expected to be rough or very rough, with strong gusty winds reaching up to 60–70 kmph. Wave heights (about 2.5 to 3.0 meters) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota, according to the Meteorology Department. Therefore, there is a possibility of surges in nearshore sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle,…