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Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 2... Read More


Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Government Radiologic Technologists' Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). ... Read More


Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). His appearance before the FCID follows a summo... Read More


28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. The victim sustained gunshot injuries after being shot... Read More


Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender - Dy Minister Watagala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil... Read More


Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A shooting incident has been reported in Ambalangoda, police stated. An individual has sustained injuries in the shooting which occurred near a preschool in Tsunamiwatta, Galago... Read More


Anuradhapura DS clarifies reports on inability to cash compensation cheques issued after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A clarification has been issued regarding reports claiming that compensation cheques issued for houses that were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah cannot be encashed. Anuradhapura Dis... Read More


Three-month rehabilitation programme proposed for drug addicts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Sri Lanka has launched a voluntary drug rehabilitation program with vocational training support to help people addicted to narcotics recover and reintegrate into the workforce, t... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks' time to appear before FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27), has informed that... Read More


Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Myanmar's Ministry of Health has strengthened monitoring measures for the Nipah virus and issued health advice for travelers, despite no confirmed cases being detected in the cou... Read More