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Two suspects including Aava Gang's leader 'Vinod' arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Two suspects including 'Vinod,' believed to be the leader of the notorious criminal gang operating in the Northern Province, known as 'Aava Gang', have been arrested by Chunnakam... Read More


'Dambulla Thunders' owner indicted over alleged LPL match-fixing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The owner of the "Dambulla Thunders" franchise, Tamim Rahman was served indictment today (12) before the Colombo High Court for allegedly influencing a cricketer who participated... Read More


Sri Lanka and Latvia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- In a move to strengthen bilateral cooperation in consular and legal affairs, Sri Lanka and Latvia have signed the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons at the High Commi... Read More


Insurance scheme for seed paddy production farms

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- An insurance scheme has been planned to provide coverage for paddy cultivation in seed paddy production farms, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board announced. According... Read More


Thalawa bus accident caused by driver's negligence, police tell court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The driver of the bus who was arrested and produced before the court over the bus accident that took place near the Jaya Ganga area in Thalawa, which claimed the life of a school... Read More


Galle Prison relocation plan mooted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The proposal to relocate the Galle Prison from its current location has been discussed at the Galle District Coordinating Committee meeting. Accordingly, Co-Chairman of the Comm... Read More


Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. He was arrested af... Read More


Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at Bribery Comission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. The former minister has arrived... Read More


Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to form joint business council

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced the establishment of the historic Sri Lanka-Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council, marking a s... Read More


SJB's Sameera Dhanushka appointed to Weligama PS following chairman's death

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued announcing the appointment of Sameera Dhanushka De Silva of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) as a member of the Weligama Pra... Read More