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National Audit (Amendment) Bill comes into effect today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The National Audit (Amendment) Bill, which increases penalties for individuals who commit audit offences, was signed by the Speaker today (22). Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne... Read More


Man arrested with fake Rs. 1,000 note

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A suspect was arrested with a counterfeit Rs. 1,000 banknote in the Dambulla town area during a raid today (22), according to Habarana Police. Police stated that the arrested i... Read More


634 kg drug haul seized in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police report that a total of 634 kilograms of drugs were seized in Tangalle today (22). The haul, which included ice and heroin, was discovered in three lorries Published by ... Read More


Theft of 12 toners from Police Commission referred to Attorney General

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (22) ordered Cinnamon Gardens Police to seek instructions from the Attorney General and report back to the court regarding th... Read More


Owner of drug lorry dies at Tangalle hospital

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police report that Thusith Wenura Kumara, the owner of the lorry that contained narcotics in the Seenimodara heroin incident, died at the Tangalle Hospital. According to Tangal... Read More


41 SRI LANKAN OFFICIALS FAIL TO FILE ASSET DECLARATIONS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Sri Lanka's Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) announced that 41 high-ranking officials failed to submit their required asset and liability ... Read More


ONLY REVENUE LICENSE PERMITTED ON WINDSCREEN

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Police in Sri Lanka are now strictly enforcing a rule that prohibits anything other than a revenue license from being displayed on a vehicle's windscreen. According to Senior S... Read More


SRI LANKA WITHDRAWN FROM NETBALL WORLD YOUTH CUP OVER VISA ISSUES

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Sri Lanka team has been officially withdrawn from the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 in Gibraltar after failing to secure visas in time for the tournament. The team has been ... Read More


FATHER OF EASTER ATTACK VICTIM CALLS FOR JUSTICE AT UNHRC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The father of a young man killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has appealed for justice for the victims at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC... Read More


NEW DIRECTIVE TO TEST DRIVERS UNDER NARCOTICS ISSUED

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation has issued a new directive that outlines the procedure police officers must follow when inspecting drivers suspect... Read More