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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


Fisherman arrested for illegal fishing with tractor-mounted winches in Maggona

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A fisherman who was engaged in illegal seine net (Madel) fishing using winches has been arrested yesterday (23) along with two tractors mounted with winches. Officers from the K... Read More


Special traffic plan announced for Sri Lanka-New Zealand World Cup clash in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of tomorrow's World Cup T20 encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo. The match is scheduled to get underway a... Read More


More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A major storm hit the US east coast on Monday, bringing record-breaking snow that caused disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island an... Read More


Customs officers launch trade union action over unresolved issues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Customs Trade Union Alliance has decided to launch trade union action starting today (24), citing several unresolved requests, including promotions, that have been delayed fo... Read More