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Police release more images of woman wanted over 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder; cash reward offered for info

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also k... Read More


Shooter who killed 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' recruited through Facebook - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The gunman responsible for the murder of the notorious criminal and drug trafficker known as "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" was recruited by criminals through Facebook, according to Police... Read More


Three suspects remanded over "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered three suspects who were arrested and detained for interrogations in connection with the "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" murder, to be remanded in ... Read More


Tipper overturns on Talawakelle-Nuwara Eliya road, causing traffic disruption

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A tipper truck transporting sand from Mahiyanganaya to Talawakelle was involved in an accident this morning (24), disrupting traffic on the Talawakelle - Nuwara Eliya main road. ... Read More


Gal Oya train-elephant collision: 'Meenagaya' train operated by unauthorized driver?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A tragic train collision that killed seven wild elephants in the Gal Oya area on February 20 has reignited concerns over railway safety and conservation efforts. The Wildlife Co... Read More


Couple arrested for transporting Kerala Cannabis in Malabe

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Police have arrested a man and a woman for transporting Kerala cannabis in a car on Sunday (23). The suspects, a 30-year-old man and his 33-year-old wife from Delgoda, were appr... Read More


Woman arrested with two firearms, ammunition, and swords in Habaraduwa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A female suspect has been arrested with two revolver-type firearms, ammunition, and two swords found inside a house. The suspect had been arrested last night (22) in the Wellege... Read More


Over 120 live rounds of ammunition found inside bus in Bandarawela

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Police have seized 123 live rounds of ammunition from a bag found in the overhead rack where passengers place their bags. Accordingly, the stock of live ammunition was found in ... Read More


Another suspect arrested in connection with Middeniya triple murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Another suspect was arrested last evening (22) in the Thelambuyaya area of the Weeraketiya Police Division in connection with the recent triple murder in Middeniya, police said. ... Read More


Rainy weather to enhance in parts of the island from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Meteorology Department says the rainy weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in Hambantota district fo... Read More