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Son of municipal councilor affiliated with Gajendrakumar's party nabbed with ICE

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Jaffna police have arrested the son of a Jaffna Municipal Council member for possession of a quantity of crystal methamphetamine (ice). He has been remanded until 25 October 2025... Read More


Seven arrested over pyramid scheme; remanded by Court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Seven individuals were remanded by the court yesterday (23) after being arrested on charges of operating, promoting, and managing a pyramid scheme, police confirmed. The arrests... Read More


One dead, eight injured in Van-Tipper collision in Valachchenai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A tragic road accident in Valachchenai yesterday evening (23) left one person dead and eight others injured, including the van driver and six women from the same family. The vic... Read More


Opening duo fire India into ICC Women's World Cup Semis

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed sublime centuries to guide India into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, as the hosts defeated New Zealand by 53... Read More


Police seize two luxury buses allegedly owned by Backhoe Saman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police have taken two luxury buses into custody following investigations against Nedungodege Nirmala Prasanga, also known as Backo Saman, who was arrested in Indonesia ... Read More


President calls for national unity to eradicate drug menace

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that while discussions and disagreements may arise on political or economic matters, there can be no further debate when it comes to... Read More


Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire in Karnool, several dead

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- At least 20 people have been killed in a massive fire that gutted a bus in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool in the early hours today. "Deeply pained by the horrific bus fire on the Hyde... Read More


Police uncover key details in Ishara Sewwandi's escape to India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Authorities have uncovered critical details in the investigation of Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the fatal shooting of organized crime leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Al... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman shot dead in office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) Chairman Lasantha Wickremesekera was shot dead yesterday after two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on him. The Chairman was shot while he ... Read More


Rugby and Football stalwart DIG Hewage dies

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Upali Hewage, who played for the Thurstan College First XV rugby team for three years from 1966 to 1968 and captained the side in ... Read More