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Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Criminal Investigation Department today (28) presented facts before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court regarding a controversial USD 2.5 million payment made by the Treasur... Read More


Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A jailor and a warden have been arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), police said. A special investigation has been lau... Read More


Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. The raid w... Read More


Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Colombo Magazine Prison. A team of officers from the Colombo South Crimes Division arreste... Read More


'Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace' draws to a close

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The internationally recognized "Ehipassiko" peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, drew to close at the Independence ... Read More


Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A total of 117,893 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by th... Read More


Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ''Walk for Peace'' concludes today

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A special traffic plan has been issued by Sri Lanka Police in connection with the final day of the ''Walk for Peace,'' which will be centered in Colombo today (28). The event i... Read More


UAE announces May 1 exit from OPEC and OPEC+

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, marking a s... Read More


Final day of ''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The final day of the ''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk will be held today (28). The peace march, which is scheduled to commence at 12 noon from the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, will p... Read More


Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said.... Read More