Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa remains in remand until October 14, 2025, as ordered by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He was arrested on August 6, 2025, on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source https://www.onlanka.com/news/shasheendra-rajapaksa-remanded-further-until-october-14-2025.html
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Japanese business leaders at JETRO to discuss investment opportunities and measures for creating an investor-friendly environment. The meeting emphasized strengthening trade cooperation between Sri Lanka and Japan for mutual economic benefits, attended by key figures including JETRO Chairman and Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister. source https://www.onlanka.com/news/sri-lanka-president-meets-japanese-business-leaders-at-jetro.html
A major drug bust in Mattakkuliya on September 29, 2025, led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man found with over 33 kg of hashish, along with heroin and narcotic pills. Investigations indicate his connection to organized crime. The suspect is currently detained at Mattakkuliya Police Station. source https://www.onlanka.com/news/massive-drug-bust-in-mattakkuliya-suspect-arrested-with-over-33kg-of-hashish.html
