26 Apr 2024 - 38     - 4654

Sri Lanka will hand over management of its $209 million Chinese-built airport to two Indian and Russian companies, a cabinet statement said on Friday, as the island nation attempts to reduce losses from its state enterprises.

26 Apr 2024 - 3     - 931

A soldier was killed and nine others injured when a lorry collided with an army cab at Vasanthanagar in Mankulam early this morning.

26 Apr 2024 - 7     - 480

In light of ongoing criminal activities within prison facilities, police have initiated decisive measures to deploy undercover officers to monitor and thwart illicit operations within the prisons.

25 Apr 2024 - 11     - 3706

The passing out parade of a team of 100 police personnel who underwent special training at the Katukurunda STF camp to go after criminals operating in the Western and Southern Provinces was held with the participation of Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, STF Commandant Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara and the Western Province Senior DIG.

25 Apr 2024 - 16     - 1339

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told the police today that eliminating criminals from the country is not a sin and not to be afraid to use weapons.

24 Apr 2024 - 11     - 1765

A judge from the Puttalam Qazi Court has been arrested by officials from the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption, for accepting a Rs. 5,000 bribe.

23 Apr 2024 - 12     - 1612

The Finance Ministry has urged the public to exercise vigilance when purchasing vehicles as numerous vehicles have been imported into Sri Lanka through various illegal methods from 2015 to 2022.

23 Apr 2024 - 26     - 1717

The Sri Lanka Army has decided to appoint a special investigation committee consisting of 07 senior officers chaired by a Major General to probe the accident that occurred during the Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross.

23 Apr 2024 - 2     - 1100

Two persons have died after police fired at a three-wheeler that was driving in defiance of orders to halt at Millawa in Moragahahena.

18 Apr 2024 - 29     - 3598

The Moragalla Tourist Police arrested a 60-year-old man who posed as a tourist guide and fraudulently obtained money from a foreign national at an eatery in Kalutara for medhu vadai and plain tea.

18 Apr 2024 - 3     - 722

A Sub-Inspector from the Mawathagama police station and a Sergeant from the Doretiyawa police station, both found to have connections with drug traffickers, were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today.

18 Apr 2024 - 2     - 1607

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested two suspects, including a retired Major of the Sri Lanka Army for fraudulently obtaining money from individuals promising employment in the Russian army.

18 Apr 2024 - 6     - 941

The Police department has decided to enhance crime detection by integrating public and private CCTV camera systems with the Police CCTV camera system, a senior police officer said.

18 Apr 2024 - 16     - 1795

Sri Lanka women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu made history by registering the 3rd highest individual women’s ODI score of 195* off 139 balls. Her stellar performance led Sri Lanka women’s team to victory against South Africa Women, in the 3rd ODI leveling the 3-match ODI series 1-1.

17 Apr 2024 - 2     - 475

In response to alarming shootings by criminals, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said that a team of 100 police personnel is undergoing training to go after motorbike riders engaging in criminal activities.

17 Apr 2024 - 7     - 4248

The post-mortem examination of former Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma has determined that severe internal organ damage from electrocution had caused his death.

17 Apr 2024 - 7     - 1952

An Excise officer was arrested in Wariyapola for distorting and sharing the ’Sooriya Mangalya’ song on social media.

16 Apr 2024 - 22     - 14233

Former Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma has died from electrocution this evening.

15 Apr 2024 - 10     - 1386

The government of India has lifted the export restrictions on onions to Sri Lanka, with export of up to 10,000 MT of onions permitted vide the enclosed notification of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

15 Apr 2024 - 2     - 2242

A woman who was bathing in the Victoria Reservoir at Kumbukkadura in Theldeniya drowned and her husband is missing, police said.

15 Apr 2024 - 11     - 2482

At least ten people were killed in eight road accidents within the past 24 hours in differenet parts of the country, Police said.

15 Apr 2024 - 1     - 1228

A 17-year-old girl was injured in a shooting incident at Girithale in Minneriya last night, Police said.

14 Apr 2024 - 23     - 2803

The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore the seized narcotics, including 179 kgs and 906 gms of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and 83 kgs and 582 gms of heroin, which were seized yesterday in the seas approximately 133 nautical miles (about 246 kms) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka.

13 Apr 2024 - 2     - 435

Special security measures have been implemented for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations across the island, with around 4,500 events planned, including music shows and carnivals, Police said.

13 Apr 2024 - 7     - 375

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as IMF managing director for a second five-year term starting on October 1, 2024.

13 Apr 2024 - 1     - 511

Two people were injured in a shooting in Hambegamuwa last night, police said.

12 Apr 2024 - 21     - 2233

Police officers who arrest a drunk driver will receive a reward of Rs. 5,000, the police said today.

12 Apr 2024 - 0     - 726

Two Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels carrying a stock of 200 kgs of drugs suspected to be heroin and ice were seized by the Navy on the deep sea.

10 Apr 2024 - 4     - 1004

The Sri Lanka Air Force is gearing up for the Colombo Air Show and Defence Exhibition (CADE 2024) to showcase air power and boost tourism and investment.

10 Apr 2024 - 5     - 575

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today emphasized its commitment to maintaining peace in the Indian Ocean region, despite the absence of immediate terrorist threats within Sri Lanka.

10 Apr 2024 - 0     - 3

Ramadan Muslims gathered at Galle Face Green in Colombo on April 10, 2024 to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. It was organized by the Memon Association of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

10 Apr 2024 - 3     - 451

Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon emphasized the need for heightened security measures in light of the upcoming Ramadan festival and Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations.

09 Apr 2024 - 13     - 537

Plans are underway to launch a programme aimed at providing preferential assistance to the families of war heroes across various sectors such as health, public administration, banking and other services in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, Tri Forces and the Ranaviru Seva Authority, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

09 Apr 2024 - 6     - 1021

Police have implemented special security measures for mosques during Ramadan, with over 7,500 security personnel involved in the effort.

08 Apr 2024 - 4     - 2471

The Special Investigation Unit of the Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into students being dressed in uniforms resembling the jungle camouflage uniforms used by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during a sports event at a leading school in Gampaha.

08 Apr 2024 - 8     - 6182

A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Corporal attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby pool, was killed in a shooting by the police and Special Task Force (STF) at Angamuwa in Padukka this morning.

07 Apr 2024 - 1     - 1001

Two individuals who were traveling in a three-wheeler were killed in a shooting by a group that arrived from a car at Thalgahawila, Moragahahena.

07 Apr 2024 - 0     - 615

A special operation targeting individuals involved in purchasing drugs through eZ Cash and M Cash has been initiated by the police.

07 Apr 2024 - 6     - 3083

A musician was arrested with heroin and ice drugs valued at nearly Rs. 40 million during a raid on a house on Sumitrarama Mawatha in Kotahena.

07 Apr 2024 - 9     - 1821

A 53-year-old individual has died in a police shooting while attempting to resolve a dispute in Padiyadora in Mawanella last night.

05 Apr 2024 - 16     - 3830

A former Chief Inspector of Police has been arrested for allegedly pelting stones at a hotel in Buttala, where the spouse of the Ambassador to Japan was staying last night

05 Apr 2024 - 5     - 3448

Around 100 Intelligence Officers from the police in the Western Province have been discharged from their duties and reassigned to security duties in Colombo.

04 Apr 2024 - 0     - 518

The Ministry of Defence has declared a month-long General Amnesty from 20 April to 20 May (2024) to Tri-Forces absentees, enabling them to receive an official discharge from their respective services.

03 Apr 2024 - 17     - 1762

In response to mounting concerns over reports of several police officers being in contact with leading drug lords, some of whom operate from overseas while others are imprisoned following recent crackdowns on underworld gangs, intelligence officers have been deployed to identify the police officers collaborating with organized criminals and drug traffickers with their assets to be probed, the Daily Mirror learns.

02 Apr 2024 - 4     - 3789

Dinesh Chandimal has withdrawn from the team playing the 2nd Test match against Bangladesh with immediate effect due to a ’family medical emergency.’

01 Apr 2024 - 9     - 1063

Eight suspects, including four Excise officials were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for allegedly transporting 45 kilograms of Kerala Ganja in a cab belonging to the Excise Office.

01 Apr 2024 - 14     - 4647

The pilot project that allows visa-free entry to visitors from seven countries, which includes India, China and Russia has been extended till April 30, 2024, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said.

31 Mar 2024 - 1     - 885

Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon has instructed all police stations to deploy special security measures at churches hosting Easter Sunday services.

29 Mar 2024 - 5     - 1317

After convincingly defeating Bangladesh in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be determined to clinch victory in the two-Test series when the two teams clash in the second Test starting at Chattogram tomorrow.

29 Mar 2024 - 70     - 5131

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera who was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment has been admitted to the Prison Hospital, Prisons Spokesman Gamini Dissanayake said.

28 Mar 2024 - 31     - 2023

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court sentenced a police sergeant to four years’ imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs. 500, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said.

28 Mar 2024 - 38     - 6321

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken legal action against former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four others for causing a loss of Rs. 1,843.3 million to the government through the purchase of Treasury Bills.

27 Mar 2024 - 4     - 1753

Kahanavitage Don Nandasena, an international drug smuggler was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) while hiding in Nuwara Eliya.

27 Mar 2024 - 1     - 1269

Four school students tragically drowned in the Ma Oya at the Walakumbura area in Alawwa.

27 Mar 2024 - 1     - 660

The Azath Salley Foundation today donated 1,000 bags of dry rations to Muslims in Sri Lanka. These bags were given to Muslims who are engaged in the Ramadan fasting. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

26 Mar 2024 - 7     - 751

Special security measures have been implemented at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, police said.

26 Mar 2024 - 3     - 638

An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the Wilgamuwa Police Station in Matale.

26 Mar 2024 - 3     - 707

Twelve more suspected criminals of underworld gangs have been arrested yesterday during the special operation launched to crack down on organized criminal activities.

24 Mar 2024 - 12     - 1743

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will record a statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena tomorrow regarding his recent remark on the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019 where he claimed that he was “well aware” of the true perpetrators.

23 Mar 2024 - 20     - 1905

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles orders IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to conduct an immediate investigation into the recent remark by former President Maithripala Sirisena on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday disclosed that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019. He ma