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Piyumi Hansamali's son arrested over assault in Rajagiriya

Colombo, July 13 -- The Welikada Police have arrested the son of popular model Piyumi Hansamali over an assault incident reported in the Kalapaluwawa area of Rajagiriya. Police said the arrest was ma... Read More


Underworld crimes continue to rock govt.

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka's law enforcement authorities have intensified large-scale joint search operations across the country in response to a sharp rise in drug trafficking, underworld violenc... Read More


Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe arrested

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an... Read More


Nine DIGs, 16 SSPs among transferred senior Police officers

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Thirty-two senior police officers, including nine Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and 16 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), have been transferred with immediate effect, th... Read More


Sri Lanka boosts security for Israeli, Iranian tourists

Srilanka, June 24 -- In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, a minister said that Sri Lanka has enhanced security at key locations and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding... Read More


Murderers get off scot-free under guise of presidential pardons

Colombo, June 21 -- Several inmates convicted of murder and other serious crimes were among hundreds of prisoners illegally released under the guise of presidential pardons without proper authorisatio... Read More


Police refute rumour over Rs. 500,000 fine for drunk driving

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police denied viral social media reports claiming that individuals found driving under the influence of liquor will be fined Rs. 500,000 or face two years in prison... Read More


Bribery Commission urges public to come forward in Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe case

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and members of the public to provide information regarding neurosurgical procedures perf... Read More


Keheliya's two more daughters, son-in-law arrested

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella-as well as Amali's husband, were arrested a short while ... Read More


Assets of 88 crime and fraud suspects seized

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Sri Lanka Police have frozen the assets of 88 individuals linked to organized crime and financial fraud. Of these, 26 are suspected of organized criminal activities and drug... Read More