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Two suspects arrested with ten protected star tortoises

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Ten star tortoises, a protected animal species in the country, were found in the possession of two suspects arrested by officers of the Puttalam Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit.... Read More


Young woman dies following sharp weapon attack

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- A 28-year-old young woman residing in the Welioya Estate area of Hatton was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon early this morning (17). Watawala Police stated that the victim... Read More


Air Force sergeant's body recovered after motorcycle plunges into canal

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The body of a Sri Lanka Air Force Sergeant who went missing after his motorcycle plunged into a canal in the Kalugolla area of Inginiyagala was recovered yesterday (16). Accord... Read More


New Power Ministry Secretary appointed

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- G. M. R. D. Aponsu is the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, following an appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The appointment letter was handed over by the... Read More


Public invited to report coal fraud

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Information regarding alleged fraud and corruption in coal imports should be submitted to the newly appointed Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry, according to Minister V... Read More


SLPP alleges misuse of law to suppress opposition

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Current government leaders are exerting heavy and direct influence on law enforcement agencies in a manner never seen under any previous president or head of state. Sagara Kari... Read More


Energy Minister Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resigns

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Energy Ministry Secretary Professor Udayanga Hemapala resigned from their respective positions. They submitted their resignation letters to ... Read More


Police accused of ignoring complaints on false propaganda

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Police are failing to enforce the law against false propaganda and defamation carried out by the "Pelawatte Laundry Brigade" via social media, and a visit to Police Headquarters... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket introduces strict new rules

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- New terms and conditions are being added to the player contract agreements by Sri Lanka Cricket. Following the expiration of previous contracts on March 31, the revised nationa... Read More


Bail request for former Sri Lankan Airlines CEO rejected

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court rejected the bail application of Kapila Chandrasena, the former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines. Consequently, the suspect was rema... Read More