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36 arrested for engaging in illegal fishing activities

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 36 individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy. Fishermen were arrested during search operations conducted by t... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella remanded

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has ordered that Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, be remanded until June 3. The order was issued afte... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella arrested

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Ramith Rambu... Read More


'Kudu Salindu' seeks court order to prevent Interpol 'Red Notice'

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Court of Appeal today (May 21) ordered that the writ petition filed by Salindu Malshitha, also known as 'Kudu Salindu', through his legal counsel, be taken up for consideratio... Read More


Another suspect arrested in connection with shooting incident in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Another individual has been arrested in connection with the murder of a youth in a shooting incident that occurred at a junction adjacent to the Sylvester Road in Mount Lavinia ea... Read More


Notice issued on resumption of EPF-related services

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Department of Labour has issued a statement regarding the resumption of services related to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). According to the statement, labour offices ac... Read More


Main suspect in murder of 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' remanded

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The suspected gunman who shot and killed notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as "Ganemulla Sanjeewa" inside the Hulftsdorp C... Read More


Hearing of case against 'Harak Kata' adjourned

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Colombo High Court has adjourned the hearing of the case filed against Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias "Harak Kata" - a high-profile suspect linked to drug trafficking a... Read More


Appeals Court dismisses contempt charges against Sports Director General over rugby elections

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Court of Appeal today (20) dismissed a contempt of court case filed against the Director General of Sports over his alleged failure to conduct elections for Sri Lanka Rugby, a... Read More


We waged war to establish peace in the country: Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the government led by him waged war to liberate the country and establish lasting peace. Former President Rajapaksa made this observation ... Read More