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'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


25,000 patients await surgery as heart list extends to 2029

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- More than 25,000 patients across Sri Lanka are currently awaiting heart surgeries, major surgical procedures and essential medical tests, with the waiting list for some heart ope... Read More


Sri Lanka to lose GSP + if death sentence implemented

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Government's proposal for the re-introduction of capital punishment will have a direct bearing on its lobby to retaining the GSP+ trade facility when exporting to countries i... Read More


Mother and paramour arrested over abandonment of 4-year-old girl

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Police have arrested a woman and a man in connection with the abandonment of a four-year-old girl on Gammedda Road in Yatirawana Mudune, Wattegama yesterday. According to report... Read More


SJB accuses Justice Minister of putting showpiece on social media

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A video of Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara driving his vehicle came under fire by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna today. "A Minister driving a vehicle... Read More


22nd Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on August 18

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, will be presented to Parliamen... Read More


Viral video raises questions over police conduct

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A video circulating on social media has raised questions over police conduct during a routine vehicle check near the Wariyapola Police Station. According to the video, a man was... Read More


Unexpected guest: Croc on the loose at popular hotel

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A crocodile was found inside a banquet hall of a popular hotel in Battaramulla. The crocodile reportedly entered the banquet hall, although no function was being held at the tim... 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