Crime News
Crime LNP - Court backlogs to be cleared by December 31 - Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a circular informing that all pending case backlogs in courts must be cleared on or before 31 December 2025.…
Crime LNP - NTC implements special bus service for long weekend
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that a special bus operation plan will be implemented for the upcoming long weekend and the Deepavali…
Crime LNP - Tax failures pushed millions into poverty – HRW report
Sri Lanka’s long-running failures in tax policy have worsened the country’s economic collapse and violated the basic rights of its citizens, particularly the…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in September 2025
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. The latest report of the Central…
Crime LNP - Rs. 25 million in fines imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices
Over Rs. 25 million in fines have been imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority states. According…
Crime LNP - Narcotics haul found floating in southern seas: Over 800kg of drugs including 670kg of ‘Ice’
The exact contents of the 51 packages found floating on seas off the southern coast, which were recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka still in diplomatic talks to extradite underworld figures arrested abroad
-- 15 underworld figures arrested in countries including Russia, Oman, Dubai and India -- Extradition can only take place after mutual agreements The Criminal…
Crime LNP - Special meeting today to expedite restoration of online government services affected across 8 departments
A special meeting with relevant officials is scheduled to be held today (14) to expedite the restoration of online government services that were disrupted,…
Crime LNP - ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal
‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla…
Crime LNP - Public cheers as Police constable granted bail
The Police Constable, remanded for allegedly assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises, was greeted with cheers after being granted bail today.…
Crime LNP - Surge in online scams reported in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting victims. Senior Information…
Crime LNP - Police seek to arrest senior attorney over incident at Mount Lavinia court premises
Police officers have visited the residence of the senior attorney connected to the incident in which a police officer allegedly assaulted an attorney within…
Crime LNP - Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident
Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police…
Crime LNP - 15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka
Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have…
Crime LNP - Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction in egg prices by Rs. 10 in the local market. The Association’s Chairperson, Navod…
Crime LNP - Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have been increased by approximately Rs. 5,000 today (11) in comparison to the last week. Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold…
Crime LNP - Business fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on a business in the Kolonnawa area that was found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking…
Crime LNP - Seven arrested over child’s drowning in swimming pool in Nugegoda
Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a…
Crime LNP - 36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident
A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car. Police suspect that the…
Crime LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 1.35 mln
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to…
Crime LNP - CAA to take legal actions against 135 traders for selling rice at inflated prices
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that legal proceedings have been initiated against 135 traders across the country for selling rice at inflated…
Crime LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.5 mln
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to…
Crime LNP - CID confirms ‘Kajja’ followed Wasim Thajudeen’s car before murder
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed that Aruna Vidanagamage, also known as “Kajja”, was travelling in the jeep that followed rugby player…
Crime LNP - Bribery Commission cracks down on hidden assets under new crime act
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is probing several properties, including a hotel and multiple houses connected to…