A man was arrested in the Kotahena area by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) with nearly four kilos of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ICE”, and a quantity of heroin, police said.

The suspect was taken into custody during a raid conducted yesterday on a tip off by the PNB.

During the operation, officers seized 3.944 kilogrammes of ICE with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 60 million, 215 grammes of heroin and Rs. 650,000 in cash.

The suspect is being detained, pending further investigations by the Police Narcotics Bureau.

by Norman Palihawadane

The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned the public to beware of individuals impersonating Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and demanding money from households and institutions under the pretext of carrying out official dengue inspections.

In a statement, the Union said several incidents had been reported from different parts of the country where imposters had collected money from some individuals.

The fraudulent activities are linked to house inspections being carried out amid the ongoing dengue outbreak, with scammers taking advantage of public concerns over the spread of the disease to solicit payments.

The Union has emphasised that Public Health Inspectors do not collect any fees or payments under any circumstances.

It has urged the public not to hand over money to anyone who claims to be a PHI.

The Old Senanayakians Group of 86 of D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo, has organised a special musical evening featuring popular Sri Lankan artiste Nalin Perera and his band The Marians.

Titled “An Evening of Timeless Melodies”, the event will be held on July 3, 2026, at The Grand Maitland Hotel, commencing at 7.00 p.m.

The family-oriented event, combining music and dancing, is being organised to raise funds for development projects at D. S. Senanayake College as part of preparations for the school’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2027.

The organisers said alumni groups were joining hands to support infrastructure and educational initiatives aimed at creating better opportunities for future generations of students.

Speaking at a media briefing, President of the DSS 1986 Batch Dammika Weerakoon highlighted the vital role played by alumni in supporting the school’s development goals and invited past students, their families, and well-wishers to participate in the event.

Treasurer W.A. Jayasiri Rohan and organising committee members Ushan Samaraweera, Azad Hassan, and Rumy Fayaz were also present at the media briefing.

The organisers extended an invitation to Old Senanayakians and supporters to enjoy an evening of entertainment while contributing towards the continued development of their alma mater.

by Chatura Pamunuwa