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Disciplinary action taken against 500 police officers over drug-related offences: IGP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Disciplinary action has been taken against approximately 500 police officers in connection with drug-related offences, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has state... Read More


Sri Lanka generated USD 11B from tourism and remittances in 2025 - FM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, announced that 2025 has become the year with the highest foreign remittance inflows to Sri Lanka ... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando and son arrested by FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, have been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) after appearing before th... Read More


Principals' Association alleges absence of formal educational plan for Grade 6 students

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The General Secretary of the Graded Principals' Association, Nimal Mudunkotuwa, stated that although schools commenced the 2026 academic year today (05), the government has yet to... Read More


Ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05), follo... Read More


Four including woman arrested with 'Ice' in Peliyagoda and Grandpass

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in possession of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') following a series of police raids in the Peliyagoda and Grandpass areas. ... Read More


Minister accuses wildlife officials of inaction over wild elephants

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne has accused wildlife officers of failing to take necessary action to drive away wild elephants entering villages. Addressing ... Read More


SPMC plans to introduce 10 new pharmaceutical products this year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) of Sri Lanka says it plans to introduce 10 new pharmaceutical products to the market this year. According to a statemen... Read More


Ex- Minister Johnston Fernando instructed to appear before FCID tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Police have informed that former Minister Johnston Fernando has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) tomorrow (05), and that if he f... Read More


Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The Former Transport Manager of Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with allegations over the misuse... Read More