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GAC Automobile Technologies (Pvt) Ltd has officially opened its new GAC CityShowroom located at No. 342, Galle Road, Colombo 04, marking a significant milestonein the brand’s expansion of Sri Lanka’s electrified mobility landscape. The showroom,which is strategically located in the heart of the city, delivers an immersive, experience-led introduction to electric and hybrid mobility that is suited for modern urban living.Two new vehicles, the GAC E9, a high-end executive plug-in hybrid electric MPV(PHEV), and the Aion UT, a compact, fully electric city hatchback designed for dailyurban commuting, are also officially introduced to the Sri Lankan market with thisopening.Together, the opening…

Sri Lanka Police has announced that a total of 1,500 police officers and 600 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of both local and foreign spectators attending the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament.The police have also urged the public to pay close attention to the following guidelines. Accordingly, spectators are prohibited from bringing large travel bags, glass bottles, drones, sharp objects, narcotics, and alcoholic beverages into the stadium premises.Furthermore, Sri Lanka Police stated that officers in civilian attire, along with intelligence officers, have been deployed to ensure public safety.The T20 World Cup cricket…

A seven-year-old child has died after a section of cement plaster from the outer wall of an apartment complex fell on his head in the Madampitiya area of Modara in Colombo.The incident had occurred while the child was playing near the apartment complex, when a section of cement plaster had suddenly fallen on the child’s head.The child sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries today (05), police said.The deceased has been identified as a resident of Randiya Uyana, Modara, Colombo 15.Residents allege that officials from the Urban Development Authority (UDA)…

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ valued at over Rs. 20 million into the country.Police stated that during interrogation following the arrest, it was revealed that two other individuals had been waiting near a supermarket in Negombo to transport the narcotics consignment to the Mannar area.Accordingly, officials attached to the Katunayake Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) arrested the two suspects this morning (06).The arrested air passenger is a 26-year-old resident of Manipay, and police noted that he is a businessman who frequently…

SJB Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram has raised concerns that plantation workers may not receive the recently announced daily wage increase of Rs. 400. He stated that plantation companies are now demanding that workers collect 25 kilograms of tea leaves per day in order to qualify for the increment of their daily wage, up from the previous requirement of 20 kilograms.Speaking at a media briefing today, Digambaram noted, “Regarding the salary of estate workers, the government has stated that Rs. 400 will be added to their daily wage, to be paid on the 10th of this month.” “However, following the request for a salary…

Eshan Malinga’s participation at the T20 World Cup is in doubt after the fast bowler dislocated his shoulder during the second T20I against England on Sunday (01), Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stated.Speaking at the T20 World Cup Captain’s press conference in Colombo today, Skipper Shanaka said fast bowler Malinga’s participation cannot be confirmed as he is still nursing a shoulder injury.Eshan Malinga missed Sri Lanka’s third T20I against England on Tuesday with the dislocated shoulder.Despite the injury, the 24-year-old quick was named in Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad.The incident occurred in the eighth over of England’s chase as…

A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, which will be held from February 07 to March 08, 2026.Matches scheduled to be take place in Sri Lanka will be hosted at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Maligawatte, and the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Stadium, Kurunduwatte, with Colombo serving as the central host city, according to the Police Media Division. As a large number of local and foreign spectators are expected to attend these matches, the Colombo Traffic Division has formulated a special traffic management plan to be implemented on match days, as…

Police have launched an investigation after an audio recording surfaced on social media, capturing a group phone conversation between four prominent underworld figures currently residing overseas discussing their future plans, criminal activities and drug trafficking.The 22-minute conversation reportedly involved criminals Russel Smith, French Ruban, England’s Kudu Lal and ‘Welle Saranga’ exchanging ideas and strategies.During the phone call, Russel Smith allegedly made a threatening statement about mobilizing local accomplices to target citizens of the United Arab Emirates arriving in Sri Lanka, due to the treatment of ‘Welle Saranga’ by Dubai authorities.

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged the government to establish an institution named the Muthurajawela Development Authority to protect the Muthurajawela wetlands.Speaking at a discussion held today (05) at the Archbishop’s House, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith stated that the natural drainage system of the Gampaha District has been formed through the Muthurajawela wetlands. He warned that if unauthorized constructions continue in the area, there is a risk of severe flooding occurring again in the Gampaha District in future.A discussion on the increasing unauthorized constructions taking place within the Muthurajawela wetland zone and on measures to protect…

The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has handled the highest number of passengers in its history during the year 2025, according to the Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd.The Mattala Airport handled a total of 140,614 passengers last year, which is the largest passenger movement recorded within a year since the airport’s opening in 2013.During 2025, the airport also successfully handled 703 international flights.Over the past three years, there has been a continuous growth in passenger handling at the airport.Previously, due to wildlife-related issues around the Mattala International Airport, airlines were hesitant to operate flights for safety reasons. However,…