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Four arrested in Homagama with narcotics

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- Three men and a woman were arrested in Homagama after police seized a large quantity of illicit drugs from a house. The seizure included over 1.5 kilograms of Heroin and over 680 ... Read More


PUMA secures court orders against Sri Lankan selling counterfeit goods

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- Four restraining orders against four entities reportedly involved in selling fake merchandise featuring the company's registered trademarks were obtained by the global sportswear b... Read More


Two arrested with Rs. 10 million worth of drugs

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Striking Force in Panadura reports the arrest of a woman and another individual, seizing illicit drugs valued at nearly Rs. 10 million. The poli... Read More


Wildlife worker murdered in Ampara

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- A wildlife worker was allegedly beaten to death with a club in the Central Camp Police Division of the Ampara District. The deceased has been identified as Charith Pushpakumara (3... Read More


Former MP asks government not to panic about upcoming rally

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- Former Member of Parliament Indika Anuruddha stated that no one should panic about the upcoming rally scheduled for the November 21, especially the government. He emphasised that ... Read More


Bribery Commission launches asset verification for public officials

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced the commencement of an asset and liability verification process concerning over 350,000 pu... Read More


Sri Lanka and the Maldives identified as major drug trafficking hubs

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- A 2024 report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) indicates that the Maldives and Sri Lanka have become primary targets and major transit points for i... Read More


Former Finance Ministry Secretary arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Charitha Ratwatte, was arrested. The arrest was carried out by the Bribery Commission. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


UGC to probe alleged misconduct by Wayamba University lecturer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Formal investigations will be carried out by the University Grants Commission (UGC) into the alleged misconduct involving a Wayamba University lecturer and a female student inside... Read More


Modara Devalaya Chairman shot dead

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sources confirm that the person who died in the Ambalangoda shooting is the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya. The person killed was Mirantha Warushawithana, a 54-year-old resident... Read More