Crime News
Crime LNP - Customs orders to re-export 75,000 kg of rice unsuitable for consumption
Sri Lanka Customs says that weevils (Gullo) have been detected in 50,000 Kg of imported rice while issues with product information labels have been detected in…
Crime LNP - Former CCD Director arrested by CID
The former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Nevil Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the police said.
Crime LNP - No liquor licenses were issued as bribes: Ex-President Ranil responds to allegations
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office has issued a statement, claiming that the former President did not issue any liquor licenses in violation of the…
Crime LNP - High coconut prices: No Sambol, Kiri Hodi in canteens
Serving of coconut Sambol (salad made of scraped coconut meat) and Kiri Hodi (gravy made of coconut milk) has been stopped at canteens in most of the places…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka’s ‘Ava’ gang leader arrested in Canada on murder charges
A Sri Lankan national believed to be the head of the criminal gang known as ‘Ava Group’, based in Northern Sri Lanka, has been arrested in Canada. Canadian…
Crime LNP - Imported rice stocks to arrive in Sri Lanka next week
The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week. A…
Crime LNP - Former airman arrested at BIA with Rs. 3m in smuggled cigarettes
Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a large consignment of smuggled foreign cigarettes…
Crime LNP - No electricity price reduction for next six months: CEB
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided not to change electricity tari for six months and to go for a revision by mid next year, it was revealed yesterday.…
Crime LNP - Shammi Silva assumes office as Asian Cricket Council President
President of Sri Lanka Cricket Shammi Silva has officially assumed the Presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Silva brings extensive expertise to the…
Crime LNP - Lohan Ratwatte arrested
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been arrested by the police following an accident reportedly caused by driving under the influence of alcohol.…
Crime LNP - Interim order issued against increasing liquor license fees
The Supreme Court has issued an interim injunction order preventing the implementation of a Gazette notification issued by the previous government to increase…
Crime LNP - Imported rice will be cleared within four hours: Customs
Stocks of imported rice will be released from the Colombo Port within four hours of their arrival, provided the necessary taxes are paid, Additional…
Crime LNP - Legislations soon to recover stolen assets, deter money laundering: Justice Minister
The government is planning to present three Bills in Parliament within the first quarter of this year, aiming to recover stolen assets, deter money laundering,…
Crime LNP - Court rejects W.M. Mendis’ petition challenging Excise license suspension
The Court of Appeal has ordered the dismissal of a petition filed by the W.M. Mendis & Co. Limited today (04) without taking it up for hearing. W. M.…
Crime LNP - W.M. Mendis’ liquor manufacturing license to be suspended
The liquor manufacturing license issued to W.M. Mendis & Co. Limited will be suspended from tomorrow (December 5) due to their failure to pay Rs. 5.7…
Crime LNP - Millers agree to supply rice at controlled price to market
Rice millers have agreed to supply 200,000 kilograms of rice daily to the market through the ‘Lanka Sathosa’, at a controlled price effective from today (04),…
Crime LNP - Mill owners warn of looming rice shortage
The All Ceylon Small and Medium Scale Mill Owners’ Association warns of a looming rice shortage if the government fails to import rice within the next two…
Crime LNP - Cabinet approval to allow rice imports without permits
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without import control permits until 20 December, 2024. Cabinet Spokesman,…
Crime LNP - No change in Litro Gas prices for December
The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of December 2024. The Chairman of the Litro Gas…
Crime LNP - Excise Dept. to suspend licenses of tax defaulting liquor manufacturers
The Excise Department has announced that strict actions under the Excise Ordinance will be taken to suspend the production activities of companies that…
Crime LNP - Police seek public assistance to trace suspect in ATM fraud
Sri Lanka Police is seeking public assistance in apprehending a suspect linked to withdrawal of a large sum of money from a stolen ATM card. Bandaragama Police…
Crime LNP - EC issues ultimatum to candidates over expense reports
The Election Commission has announced that all candidates must submit their income and expenditure reports by December 6, with the deadline set at midnight.…
Crime LNP - SriLankan Airlines Celebrates Seven Years of Service in Melbourne
SriLankan Airlines recently celebrated the seventh anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route, launched in 2017. Since then, the airline has successfully…
Crime LNP - Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting…