Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly filing a false complaint claiming that underworld figure ’Kehelbaddara Padme’ had threatened him.

An organized crime gang member, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikelum, alias Midigama Sahan, was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night while

Retired MPs Collective is contemplating legal action if MPs pension is abolished, its secretary Premasiri Manage said.

Whilst an extensive public debate is being carried out on the government’s education reforms, the Sectoral Oversight Committee on education has decided to seek the assistance of experts who have been involved in compiling education reforms in the p

A giant manta ray (locally known as kombu thirukkai) weighing over 500 kilograms was caught today in the coastal waters of Mannar’s Mutharipputhurai area.

In yet another move the administration of rugby was passed back into the hands of the stop gap Working Task Force (WTF) this time following objections raised by the Attorney General’s Department over the granting of a court Stay Order sought by the

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura issued notice to businessman Narej Parasuram Bhoomani and businesswoman Meena Bhoomani, instructing them to appear before court on August 20 in connection with a cheque fraud case involving over Rs. 43 milli

Two individuals were arrested yesterday while transporting 47 kilograms of spotted deer meat on two motorcycles from Yala National Park, the Wildlife Department said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a state visit to the Maldives, held bilateral discussions with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu this afternoon at the Maldivian Presidential Office.

The Supreme Court has found an attorney with over 37 years of legal practice guilty of deceit and struck him off the roll of Attorneys-at-Law for misconduct and malpractice. He was also permanently barred from engaging in notarial practice.

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday that authorities have obtained a red warrant for the arrest of Jude Shamantha Jayamaha, who was sentenced to death in connection with the Royal Park murder case.

Former Navy Commander Admiral (Rtd) Nishantha Ulugetenne was remanded till July 30 by the Polgahawela Magistrate’s Court.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive footing, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing nearly 122 points in early trading. While the market experienced a slight loss in momentum as the session progressed, it managed to

Three Bangladeshi nationals bound for Tehran, Iran were arrested by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening for having forged Sri Lankan passports in their possession.

An adult male leopard was found dead in Katukitula area in the Kothmale in what is suspected to be yet another tragic incident involving the illegal use of ’Hakka Patas’—a deadly trap commonly used to kill wild animals.

Businesswoman Thilini Priyamali, who was arrested by the Homagama Police for allegedly obstructing the duties of an official at the Homagama Magistrate’s Court, has been released on bail.

A broker was arrested today by the Bribery Commission while accepting a bribe near the Department of Motor Traffic in Narahenpita.

A man has been arrested for killing and skinning a fishing cat which is an animal classified as highly protected within the Karawilagala area of the Pallekele Sanctuary in Kahalla, authorities said.

Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an investigation into a kidnapping incident in the Pothuhera area.

A stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 50 million was seized by the Central Intelligence Unit of the Sri Lanka Customs today at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Cargo Village.

The Ministry of Health officials informed the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment that there is no shortage of essential medical items at present.

The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NCMRP) requested the Chairman of the Coconut Development Board (CDB) to allow only bottled and labeled coconut oil to be sold in the market, in order to prevent the ongoing racket of selling adult

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end their border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, following talks in Malaysia between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.

An arrest warrant was issued by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa today.

The crane driver arrested this morning following the accident near the Kanatta roundabout in Borella, which left one person dead and seven others injured, is suspected to have been under the influence of cannabis at the time of the incident.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa happened to be on board the same flight to the Maldives today.

The condition of seven individuals injured in a road accident near the Borella Cemetery Roundabout will be officially announced by this evening, Colombo National Hospital (CNH) Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana said

In light of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s departure for a state visit to the Maldives, four acting ministers have been appointed to oversee key ministries.

The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has urged the government to hold long-overdue Provincial Council elections without further delay.

While issuing a notice, the Labour Department announced an increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2025.