Firearm threat : MP Archchuna granted bail
2026-04-29
Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, who had been in remand custody, was ordered to be released on bail today (29)Continue Reading
Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan arrested over firearm threat
2026-04-27
Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan has been arrested in connection with an incident in Periyavilaan, Jaffna, where he allegedly threatenedContinue Reading
Defence Ministry extends firearm licence renewal deadline
2025-12-31
The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement announcing the extension for the renewal of firearms licenses of individuals andContinue Reading
Firearm recovered from abandoned land in Warakagoda
2025-04-30
The Warakagoda Police have found a UZI 9mm firearm with a magazine on an abandoned land in the Katuhena, NahallaContinue Reading
Sri Lankan artist Shan Putha arrested
2025-03-14
Sri Lankan artist Shan Putha has been arrested for the possession of a stolen firearm in the Meegoda area today.Continue Reading
Firearm found at empty land in Borella
2025-01-20
A firearm has been recovered from a construction site on Castle Street in Borella on Saturday (Jan 18). According toContinue Reading
Govt. to allow ex-MPs to own 2 firearms – Minister Bandula
2024-08-28
The government has introduced a new policy permitting ex-Parliamentarians to own two firearms for their personal safety, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
2024 firearm licence renewal : Notice from Defence Ministry
2023-09-28
The renewal of firearms licences of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be carried out from October to DecemberContinue Reading
SLAF Sergeant arrested over stolen rifle from Air Force base
2023-02-23
An Air Force Sergeant has been arrested over a missing firearm and ammunition from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)Continue Reading
Defence Ministry announces grace period to handover unlicensed firearms
2023-02-11
The Ministry of Defence has declared a grace period for persons who possess guns without a license to hand overContinue Reading