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Police reveal charges against 'Bus Lalith' after Dubai repatriation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Police today revealed the charges against Lalith Kannangara, alias "Bus Lalith," following his repatriation from Dubai, where he had been hiding under Interpol Red Notice, with t... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch oil, gas licensing round today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka will launch today a new licensing round for offshore oil and gas exploration this year, with the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) preparing to invit... Read More


Tipper-tractor crash claims five lives in Monaragala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Five people have died following a serious road accident in the Kumbukkan area of Monaragala early this morning (21), police said. The accident occurred on the Kalu Bridge along ... Read More


'Summitpura Chatu' brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Kankanamlage Dimuthu Chaturanga Perera, also known as "Summitpura Chatu" or "Modara Chatu," an alleged organised crime figure wanted by Sri Lankan authorities, was brought back t... Read More


Did Navy craft hit sunken wreck of Cyprus-flagged vessel off Angulana?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Salvage preparations are underway to recover the Sri Lanka Navy Fast Attack Craft that sank off Angulana, as a special board of experts appointed by the Navy Commander begins a f... Read More


Wattala shooting suspects deported from India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Two suspects allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at a birthday party held at a hotel in Wattala on the night of July 23 have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airpor... Read More


Police told to stop playing hide and seek when checking for traffic offences

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- When a vehicle needs to be stopped for a traffic offence, police officers must carry out the interception openly and professionally at a location visible to other road users and ... Read More


'Kotu Kapima' gambling ring expands as bets soar beyond Rs.100,000

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


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