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706 arrested in islandwide "Ratama Ekata" operation

SriLanka, July 18 -- Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 706 individuals were arrested yesterday (17) as part of the "Ratama Ekata" national operation. The arrests were made during 708 raids c... Read More


Final rites of ex-IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held on Monday with full police honours

SriLanka, July 18 -- It has been decided to conduct the final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne with full police honors. Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Sup... Read More


Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

SriLanka, July 18 -- Eight people have been killed and 62 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, according to Russian official... Read More


16 arrested in Homagama while riding illegally modified motorcycles

SriLanka, July 18 -- A total of 16 individuals have been arrested by the Homagama Police Traffic Division, along with 16 motorcycles that had been illegally modified from their original condition. ... Read More


Court orders arrest of Eranga Gunasekara, Jagath Manuwarna and 4 others

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court today (17) ordered the arrest and production before court of six accused, including Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Member o... Read More


Police constable suspended for sitting on female officer's lap

Srilanka, July 17 -- Sri Lanka Police have taken steps today (17) to suspend a police constable who allegedly sat on the lap of a female police constable at the Makalugaswewa Police Station, while und... Read More


Central Province Governor says no response yet from President to resignation letter

Srilanka, July 17 -- Prof. Sarath Abayakoon says he is yet to receive any response from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with regard to the letter informing of his decision to resign as the Governor... Read More


Protecting street animals is a shared responsibility: PM Harini

Srilanka, July 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals i... Read More


CSE's turnover falls to lowest since April 2025

Srilanka, July 17 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has recorded a turnover of Rs. 722 million today (17), marking its lowest turnover since April 17, 2025, when it dropped to Rs. 792 million. T... Read More


Money laundering case against Yoshitha: Further evidence hearings postponed

Srilanka, July 17 -- The money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today (17). The case wa... Read More