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Trump claims he could 'take out Iran in one day' after saying military was 'LOCKED AND LOADED'

SriLanka, April 12 -- President Donald Trump told Fox News host Maria Bartiromo that he could "take Iran out in one day," hours after his vice president emerged from talks in Islamabad without an agre... Read More


Sri Lanka on affected list as police clearance mandatory in UAE visa rule

SriLanka, April 12 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa regulation making police clearance certificates mandatory for applicants from selected countries, with Sri Lanka included... Read More


Special bus services launched for festive season travel

SriLanka, April 12 -- A special transport service plan has been launched to provide efficient travel facilities to the public during the festive season, with both long-distance and short-distance bus ... Read More


Police on high alert over drugs hidden in children's toys

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Police have been placed on high alert following a disturbing trend in which drug traffickers are using children's toys to conceal and transport illegal narcotics through courier... Read More


Secretary to President complains to CID over coal imports

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Secretary to the President has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting a formal investigation into coal imports since 2009. The Presi... Read More


Police introduce WhatsApp number to report reckless driving

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Police have introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for the public to submit videos and information related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. According to the Police ... Read More


CID seals Lanka Coal Company office

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. as part of an ongoing investigation into coal imports.... Read More


Iran threatens to attack US Navy ships entering Strait of Hormuz after first US vessels moved through channel

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Iran threatened to attack any US Navy ships that enter the Strait of Hormuz shortly after American vessels moved through the channel for the first time since the war broke out. ... Read More


Cop arrested for taking liquor bribe over traffic offence

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A Police Constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station was arrested by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charg... Read More


Ravi K's social media tag line used to attack Minister Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake revealed in Parliament today that his social media tag line has been fraudulently used by two women for verbally attacking Minister K.D. Lal Kant... Read More