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Colombo HC issues notices to hear Rajitha's revision petition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Colombo High Court today (28) issued a notice to consider the revision petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to suspend the arrest warrant iss... Read More


Tragic school van accident: Tipper truck driver remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The driver of the tipper truck, which collided head-on with a school van in the Kuliyapitiya area on August 27, killing three persons including two schoolgirls, has been remanded... Read More


A special court to try organized criminals - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish a special court to try organized criminals and expedite the cases against them, says Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepal... Read More


Historic operation in Indonesia led to arrest of 5 major Sri Lankan underworld figures at once - IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The arrest of five of Sri Lanka's most infamous underworld figures in Indonesia at once marks the first time in history that such an operation has been carried out, says Inspecto... Read More


One person killed in shooting in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A person has been killed in a shooting incident in the Alubogahawatte area in Wanduramulla, Panadura. Police said a person was shot dead at his residence by unidentified gunmen ... Read More


Details of major underworld figures arrested in Indonesia during joint operation revealed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Six individuals, including five members of Sri Lanka's top underworld figures and a woman, have been arrested in a joint operation conducted by a special Sri Lankan Criminal Inve... Read More


'No one is above the law': Govt committed to ensure everyone is held accountable - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala revealed that the major Sri Lankan underworld figures, including 'Kehelbaddara Padme' and 'Commando Salinda,' who were arrested in Jak... Read More


Special Commodity Levy on potatoes and big onions increased

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes has been increased from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 per kilogram, the Ministry of Finance said. Furthermore, the levy on a kilogram of big o... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to remain in ICU for two more days - National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will need to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital for approximately two more days, as recommended by spe... Read More


Two nabbed at BIA with smartphones worth Rs. 100M

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Two Sri Lankans have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Sri Lanka Customs this morning (27), while attempting to smuggle in a large quantity of smar... Read More