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Over 30 arrested for soliciting bribes in first half of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A total of 34 individuals have been arrested over bribery-related offences during the first six months of 2025, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption... Read More


Kerala cannabis worth Rs. 21.6 million seized in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A stock of Kerala Cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 21.6 million was seized during a joint operation in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna early this morning (31).... Read More


No Tsunami threat in Indian ocean

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWS), through its Tsunami Service Provider in Indonesia (InaTEWS-BMKG), has confirmed that there is no tsunami threat in... Read More


After X-Press Pearl, Sri Lanka targets another shipping line over marine pollution

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- In the wake of the landmark judgement delivered by the Supreme Court ordering $ 1 billion as interim compensation over the X-Press Pearl disaster, the Marine Environment Protecti... Read More


Lack of sunlight puts Sri Lankan children at risk, says Paediatrician

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Vitamin D deficiency has become a serious health concern amongst children due to lack of sunlight exposure, and this wasn't an issue around 20-30 years ago, said Consultant Paedi... Read More


Rohitha Abeygunawardena's daughter surrenders

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Melanie Abeygunawardena, the daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena, surrendered to the Panadura-Walana Anti-Vice Squad today in connection with the investigation involving the i... Read More


Owner of Hambantota Bird Park released on bail

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The owner of the Hambantota Bird Park who was arrested over the illegal import of luxury motorcycles into Sri Lanka, has been released on bail. The order was issued by the Hamba... Read More


Will Deshabandu be arrested? Court summons CID to clarify on August 5

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday (29) issued notice to the Director of Unit 3 of the CID's Special Investigations Division, instructing him to appear in court... Read More


CID warns public of WhatsApp OTP scams

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued an urgent warning to the public about fraudulent schemes targeting WhatsApp users through fake calls and messages aimed at ... Read More


Train drivers to begin 48-hour strike tonight

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union (LOEU) today announced that it will go ahead with its planned 48-hour strike starting tonight, citing unresolved concerns over malfuncti... Read More