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Woman in Colombo arrested over Rs. 57M drug-linked assets

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


Over 200,000 disputes referred to Mediation Boards annually

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


Indonesia Cultural Centre opens in Colombo

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


Passing through Boralesgamuwa? Check the traffic plan

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


Welikada gallows ready if death penalty imposed

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


What Sri Lanka's executioners do when no execution is scheduled

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