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Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning (25) under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) ... Read More


Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she w... Read More


Energy efficiency is a national priority for development - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country's economy, and that it is not merely about limit... Read More


Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A petrol bomb attack was carried out on a house in Gintota, Galle in the early hours of today (25), police said. According to police, a group of unidentified individuals arrived... Read More


Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A former Social Services Officer attached to the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on bribery charges. The suspect was taken into custody by investigating officers... Read More


Underworld activities and drug trafficking expanded due to political patronage- Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Organized criminals and drug traffickers were utilized in the past for certain factions to consolidate their political power, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Af... Read More


Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have reportedly received information regarding organized groups operating within Colombo, specially contacting tourist hotels and other private institutions, whi... Read More


Bus driver dies following head-on collision in Moronthuduwa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- One of the bus drivers involved in the head-on collision of two private buses on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa this morning (24), has succumbed to his injuries. The accident occu... Read More


Second gunman in Akuregoda double murder arrested by police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The second gunman involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda has been arrested by police. The suspect was arrested today (24) at Hulandawa... Read More


Vehicular movement remains suspended on Somawathiya-Sungavila road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road continues to be suspended following flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River. An area between 35 and 37... Read More