Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- An illegal betting operation known locally as "Kotu Kapima" has emerged as a growing social and financial concern in Sri Lanka, with authorities warning that the underground sche... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A 53-year-old woman has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over properties and assets allegedly acquired through drug trafficking. Police said the invest... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- More than 200,000 disputes are referred to mediation boards across Sri Lanka each year, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration said. Addressing the 36th National... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Colombo inaugurated the Indonesia Cultural Centre (ICC) on Wednesday, marking a new step in efforts to deepen cultural exchange and pe... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Boralesgamuwa Police Division on August 13, 14 and 15 in connection with the Bellanwila Esala Maha Perahera, police said. P... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Welikada Prison gallows remain ready for use if the government decides to resume executions, with two executioners currently attached to the prison and on standby, the Daily ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka currently has two members serving as executioners. However, the executioners do not remain on standby solely for capital punishment duties. They are regular employees o... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal presented by the President to hand over several Presidential Palaces located across the country to suitable investors ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that if a local police station fails to take action against drug-related activities in its area, he is prepared to deploy other poli... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has died at the age of 63, in what is being reported as a suspected suicide. Police Spokesperson Assistant Superinte... Read More