Customs officer among 03 arrested with Rs. 9M foreign cigarettes
2025-03-12
Three individuals, including a Customs Officer, have been arrested for attempting to smuggle in foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 9 million. Continue Reading
GMOA to continue nationwide strike
2025-03-12
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue its nationwide token strike until 08.00 am tomorrow (13 Mar). Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-03-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee largely remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Mar),Continue Reading
Rape of female doctor : Suspect arrested
2025-03-12
The suspect who was wanted for allegedly raping a female doctor inside the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital premises has been arrested.Continue Reading
Passenger arrested for attempting to sexually harass female air hostesses
2025-03-12
A 65-year-old passenger has been arrested on charges of having allegedly harassed passengers and attempted to sexually harass female airContinue Reading
“Deshabandu can be tracked via his writ petition” – MP Kariapper
2025-03-12
Opposition MP, Attorney-at-Law Nizam Kariapper says suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon can be located through the writContinue Reading
Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led 30-day ceasefire plan
2025-03-12
Ukraine agreed Tuesday to an immediate 30-day ceasefire negotiated by the U.S. if Russia accepts the plan, officials said. AsContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-03-12
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, with some areas expected to receive above 75mm of rain,Continue Reading
Police STF deployed on expressway duties
2025-03-11
Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel have been deployed for duty on expressways. According to the Road Development Authority (RDA),Continue Reading
Cabinet nod to appoint committee to study bus modifications
2025-03-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a committee to examine the effects of modifications and decorations inContinue Reading
Action against Tuition teacher after viral classroom assault videos
2025-03-11
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has initiated legal action against a tuition teacher accused of assaulting students. According toContinue Reading
Effective regulation of alcohol : Discussion held
2025-03-11
A meeting has been held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Excise Department on the efficient andContinue Reading
Weapons found from Kaduwela well
2025-03-11
The Kaduwela Police has found a haul of weapons, including an internationally manufactured firearm, from an abandoned well on landContinue Reading
Police warn public that aiding suspects is a punishable offence
2025-03-11
Sri Lanka Police has warned that providing aid or shelter to suspects wanted for various crimes is a punishable offence. Continue Reading
Aragalaya housing damage claims : FR filed seeking investigation
2025-03-11
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka seeking an investigation into theContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to fill over 5000 vacancies in government services
2025-03-11
Cabinet approval has been granted to fill 5882 vacancies in government services. Accordingly, the Ministry of Public Security and ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-03-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 Mar), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Open warrant to arrest Deshabandu Tennakoon
2025-03-11
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP)Continue Reading