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Suspects acquitted in 2007 murder case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Two men accused of a fatal assault with wooden poles were acquitted by the Galle High Court after the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. High Cour... Read More


China to provide electric buses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- China will donate 100 luxury electric buses to Sri Lanka to reduce environmental pollution caused by fossil fuel consumption. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong shared this update du... Read More


Over 90 fatalities from road incidents

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- 93 people lost their lives in 89 fatal road incidents within the Kalutara Police Division during 2024. Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Kalutara District, Padmini Weera... Read More


Army deserter arrested for ATM fraud

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- A 39-year-old resident of Kebithigollewa who deserted the Army faced arrest for allegedly defrauding elderly citizens at ATMs. Kalutara South Police reported the apprehension of ... Read More


Three remanded over gruesome murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Mahara Additional Magistrate, Bandara Ilangasinghe, has ordered the remand of three suspects until 27 January in connection with the alleged contract killing of a thirty-year... Read More


Overtime fraud at the department for registration of persons

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- An investigation by Hiru CIA exposed a fraudulent overtime scheme involving certain female employees at the Department for Registration of Persons in Suhurupaya, Battaramulla. Wh... Read More


Kilinochchi on edge as fatal truck returns to haunt victim's family

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A tense situation erupted near Kilinochchi Central College after a vehicle previously involved in a fatal collision was linked to a second incident involving the deceased's young... Read More


Assets over 60 million rupees frozen in Eheliyagoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division froze property and vehicles valued at more than Rs. 62 million, according to the Police Media Division. Authorities believe these assets... Read More


Sajith condemns arbitrary removal of state officials

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The executive, legislature, and judiciary, along with an independent media, must operate within democratic frameworks, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated. He made these re... Read More


Habaraduwa PS chairman resigns

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa of the National People's Power (NPP) stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha today. He submitted his res... Read More