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BIA Gold Route generates Rs. 94.9 million in 2024

Srilanka, Feb. 24 -- The Gold Route service at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported revenue of LKR 94.9 million in 2024, reflecting a 37% year-on-year growth, driven by an increas... Read More


Good behavior earns Arjun Aloysius early release from prison

Srilanka, Feb. 24 -- Arjun Aloysius, Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, and two others, who were serving a jail term for defaulting on a payment of Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the c... Read More


Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats with 32 fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and arrested 32 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea ... Read More


58 organised crime gangs, 1,400 associates identified: Acting IGP

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya said today that 58 gangs engaged in organised crimes and 1,400 of their associates have been identified across the country. He reported that, s... Read More


Two suspects in Kotahena shooting killed in Police encounter

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- Two suspects arrested in connection with the Kotahena shooting have been shot dead by police. Police said the suspects attempted to open fire on officers after seizing a police ... Read More


Reward offered for information on female suspect in court shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Police released a photograph of a female suspect connected to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex. They request for public help in locating her. The ... Read More


SLC imposes USD 10,000 fine on Dasun Shanaka

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed a fine of USD 10,000 on former captain Dasun Shanaka for breaching his contractual obligations after leaving a first-class match in Colombo ear... Read More


Probe reveals woman's role in Ganemulla Sanjeewa shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- An investigation has revealed that a woman, disguised as a lawyer, had brought a revolver to the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court Complex with the intention of handing it over to the gunm... Read More


Police to implement strict checks on lawyers following court shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Following the shooting incident inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, where underworld figure 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' was killed by a gunman disguised as a lawyer, Acting Inspector Ge... Read More


Man, daughter killed in Middeniya shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- A 39-year-old man and his 6-year-old daughter were killed in a shooting at Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya. Police said that the man, his daughter and son were travelling on a m... Read More