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Police uncover real story behind viral 'extortion' video

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Pettah Police have launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that was widely shared as an alleged extortion incident in the Maradana-Panchikawatta area.... Read More


Suspect arrested over Rs. 24.85 Billion foreign currency transfer

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Wellampitiya in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal transfer of foreign currency reserves worth Rs. 24.85 billion ou... Read More


Govt. gazettes 'Protection of the State from Terrorism' Bill to replace PTA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Government has gazetted the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which is intended to repeal and replace Sri Lanka's long-standing Prevention of Terrorism (... Read More


Driver, two women arrested after police pursuit in Pannala

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police have arrested the driver of a luxury car and two women following a police pursuit in Pannala town. According to police, officers from the Giriulla Police fired shots aft... Read More


Rumesh eyes Olympic record and 2036 farewell

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has launched a biographical book documenting his life and sporting journey, while setting his sights on breaking the Olympic record at... Read More


No more home visits; Ex-Presidents, politicians must report to investigators

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Public Security Minister Sunil Watagala said even former Executive Presidents and senior politicians were now required to appear before law enforcement agencies when summoned fo... Read More


Turkish Airlines to probe damage to Rumesh Tharanga's equipment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lankan civil aviation authorities have sought an explanation from Turkish Airlines over damage reportedly caused to the sports equipment of world champion javelin thrower Ru... Read More


High Court bail for drug cases involving less than 100g

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Government is taking steps to amend the law to once again allow suspects arrested with less than 100 grams of drugs (gross) to seek bail from the High Court, Minister of Jus... Read More


Subsidy, price caps or hike? Govt. weighs fuel options

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The government is considering several measures to address pressure on domestic fuel prices amid rising global crude oil costs, Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka has ... Read More


Rumesh to get new Javelins after airport heartbreak

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has moved swiftly to replace the competition javelins damaged during transit for Sri Lankan world champion Rumesh Tharanga, with the cos... Read More