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ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka Police has officially announced the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala as the new Director of the Central Anti-Corruption Unit in Wal... Read More


Former UNP local councillor arrested over foreign job scam using forged Minister Vijitha Herath letterheads

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau have arrested a former UNP local councillor in connection with a foreign employment racketee... Read More


Sri Lanka unveils national action plan to strengthen anti human trafficking efforts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026-2030) yesterday, reaf... Read More


PM launches Landmark Education Reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya officially launched Sri Lanka's transformative national education reforms today at Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurug... Read More


Man arrested in Chilaw with 70 grams of heroin

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (28) in the Chilaw area for allegedly possessing heroin. Officers from the Chalawatha Police Station, acting on prior information, inter... Read More


Veteran Filmmaker Sena Samarasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Sri Lankan film industry mourns the loss of veteran director and producer Sena Samarasinghe, who passed away today at the age of 89.Sri Lanka travel guide Born on November 2... Read More


Construction of 115-unit Torrington apartment complex resumes after years of delays

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Urban Regeneration Project under the City of Colombo has officially restarted construction of the Torrington apartment complex, which consists of 115 housing units. The proje... Read More


Hungarian couple weds in traditional Sri Lankan ceremony in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The scenic Kudawa beach in Kalpitiya became the backdrop for a beautiful cultural union yesterday (28), as a Hungarian couple chose to exchange vows according to traditional Sri ... Read More


Social media restrictions for children under 12: Government outlines possible measures

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says the government is prioritising the creation of a safe and child-friendly online environment, while clarifying that no immediate decis... Read More


Discussions underway on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Preliminary discussions on establishing a National Film School in Sri Lanka were held recently (22) under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs.... Read More