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Department of National Museums criticized for 'uneconomical' ticket printing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The National Audit Office observed that the Department of National Museums spent over 4.2 million rupees between 2022 and 2024 to print tickets in large quantities, from 500 to 2... Read More


Police uncover getaway plan in Weligama PS Chairman's murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Investigations into the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara alias Midigama Lasa have revealed a planned motorcycle switch used by the gunmen to e... Read More


Fake Dubai job scam suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Kiribathgoda Police have arrested a 35-year-old man from Udahenthenna for defrauding a tricycle driver of Rs. 800,000, after posting fake online advertisements offering employmen... Read More


Information uncovered on gunmen in Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Information reveals the gunmen involved in the death of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickremesekara travelled toward Matara after the event. A senior police offic... Read More


Suspicions arise that PS Chairman's murder was orchestrated by 'Midigama Ruwan'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Investigations have revealed suspicions that the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, also known as 'Midigama Lasa', was masterminded by 'Midigam... Read More


Court of Appeal extends detention order of Kehelbaddara Padme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Court of Appeal today (23) extended the undertaking that Kehelbaddara Padme, an alleged drug trafficker currently detained by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), wil... Read More


CCD recovers two suspected LTTE-era pistols in Jaffna during Ishara Sewwandi probe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has recovered two pistols hidden in the Jaffna area, believed to have been used by the LTTE, following the interrogation of Anandan, a suspect a... Read More


GPS technical manager arrested for impersonating bribery commission official

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a GPS Technical Manager of a private company in Polonnaruwa for impersonating a CIABOC of... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman's murder is a result of conflict among criminals, says Minister of Public Security

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated in Parliament last afternoon (22) that the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wi... Read More


Tensions erupt in Nawalapitiya over sealing of shops

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tense situation unfolded yesterday (22) in Nawalapitiya after the Nawalapitiya Urban Council (UC) attempted to collect nearly Rs. 150 million in rent arrears from shop owners a... Read More