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University Bullying Fueling Education Sellout?

Editor May 2, 2025

A wave of grief and outrage has erupted following the sudden death of Charith Dilshan, a second-year...

President Anura Declares New Era for Sri Lanka

Editor May 2, 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked International Workers’ Day with a bold declaration that Sri Lanka is entering...

“U.S. Tariffs Could Wreck Holiday Exports” – Brandix Warns "U.S. Tariffs Could Wreck Holiday Exports" - Brandix Warns

“U.S. Tariffs Could Wreck Holiday Exports” – Brandix Warns

Editor May 2, 2025

Sri Lanka’s largest apparel exporter, Brandix, has confirmed that U.S. import tariffs have not yet resulted in...

No Cash Until Key Demands Are Met

Editor May 2, 2025

Sri Lanka’s next expected payout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been put on hold —...

“Set Foot in Jaffna If You Dare” – Sumanthiran Issues Bold Warning Govt

Editor May 2, 2025

In a fiery May Day address, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran warned the...

Doctor Learns a Lesson from 76-Year-Old Grandpa

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Kurunegala Chief Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne has rejected a request by the Kurunegala Police’s Miscellaneous Complaints Division to...

“They Broke the Promise; What Happened to Their Principles?” – Ranil "They Broke the Promise; What Happened to Their Principles?" - Ranil

“They Broke the Promise; What Happened to Their Principles?” – Ranil

Editor May 2, 2025

Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has fired a sharp rebuke at the National People’s Power...

“Govt Plans to Fix Drug Shortage following Keheliya Method” – Kumudesh "Govt Plans to Fix Drug Shortage following Keheliya Method" - Kumudesh

“Govt Plans to Fix Drug Shortage following Keheliya Method” – Kumudesh

Editor May 2, 2025

The Health Ministry is preparing to present a cabinet paper highlighting a looming shortage of 313 types...

Madara, Harshitha, and Dilhari Star as Sri Lanka Stun South Africa in Record Chase

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Sri Lanka Women pulled off a commanding five-wicket win over South Africa in the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI...

After years of silence, a massive stockpile of gold, diamonds, gems, and jewelry seized from the LTTE has been officially handed over by the Sri Lanka Army to the government — ending years of speculation and secrecy. At a special event held today (May 2) at Army Headquarters, 120 parcels of high-value items — previously held by military intelligence for investigative purposes — were handed over to the police, marking a pivotal moment in the post-war handling of assets recovered from the defunct Tamil Tiger organization. These treasures, reportedly recovered from LTTE-controlled banks and personal possessions at the end of the war, had been retained for scrutiny under the directive of national security investigations. Now, with those inquiries concluded, the process to evaluate, value, and return the items has begun. The goods — which include gold bars, jewellery, and uncut gems — will be inspected by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Authority, accompanied by police protection. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is set to take official custody following the valuation process. Present at the high-security handover were Major General Deeptha Ariyasinghe, Director General of Army Intelligence, Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya, and Naveen Suryarachchi, Chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Authority. In a major revelation, the Acting IGP confirmed that efforts are underway to trace the rightful owners of the seized items. If identities can be verified, the long-lost possessions may eventually be returned — a move that could reopen dialogue around wartime accountability, restitution, and justice. The Gem and Jewellery Authority is expected to announce the official value and weight of the seized gold in the coming days — a figure that could run into the billions. This dramatic unsealing of wartime loot is likely to ignite renewed public interest, political scrutiny, and questions about what other assets may still remain in military custody.

War-Era LTTE Gold Unearthed by Army Finally Handed Over

Editor May 2, 2025

After years of silence, a massive stockpile of gold, diamonds, gems, and jewelry seized from the LTTE...

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War-Era LTTE Gold Unearthed by Army Finally Handed Over

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