Crime News
Crime LNP - 200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to be imported
The Government has decided to import 200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to ensure the availability of required rice consignments in the open market. In addition,…
Crime LNP - Man arrested for cheating people with Dubai jobs
A 37-year-old man was arrested for swindling more than Rs. 2.8 million from 18 people claiming that they would be secured jobs in Dubai, the Weligama police…
Crime LNP - 15% food price increase in a single month
Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI), which tracks the monthly changes in the retail price of food, has recorded an increase of 15% from November 2021 to…
Crime LNP - Two suspects caught for drug trafficking with pistol, Rs. 14 million in cash
The Special Task Force of Police (STF) arrested two suspects involved in drug trafficking along with a pistol, magazines and over Rs. 14 million in cash during…
Crime LNP - Four nabbed over large scale trishaw theft in WP
Four suspects have been arrested by the Mahabage Police in Ganemulla over a large scale theft of three wheelers in the Western Province. Police said the…
Crime LNP - 86 killed in road accidents within 9 days; 33 in 48-hours: Police
A total of 86 persons were killed in road accidents reported across the country within the last 9 days, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said. He said 33…
Crime LNP - Price of Local Cement up by Rs. 100
The price of a 50kg bag of local cement will be increased by Rs.100 with effect from today, Local Cement companies announced. Accordingly, the new price of a…
Crime LNP - Imported milkpowder prices increased
he Milk Powder Importers’ Association has decided to increase the price of imported milk powder with effect from today, Association Spokesperson Ashoka Bandara…
Crime LNP - Police warn public over fake currency notes during festive season
Police today urged the general public including shop owners to be vigilant over the circulation of counterfeit notes during transactions of money especially…
Crime LNP - Committee on gas explosions: Final report submitted to President
The final report of the committee appointed to look into the recent incidents of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder fires and explosions has been handed…
Crime LNP - Vegetable prices shoot up further
President of the All-Island Economic Centre Collective Aruna Shantha Hettiarachchi said that it was not possible to meet the increasing demand for vegetables…
Crime LNP - Fuel prices increased
Prices of fuel have been increased with effect from midnight on Monday (20), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced. Accordingly,the price of a litre of…
Crime LNP - 14 more COVID-19 deaths reported
A total of 14 more COVID fatalities were reported pushing total number of deaths to 14,734, the Government Information Department said. It said 09 males and 05…
Crime LNP - At least 147 suspects arrested in crimes prevention operations in WP
At least 147 persons were arrested during special anti-crime operations carried out in the Western Province using roadblocks and mobile patrols yesterday.…
Crime LNP - Discipline is one of the most important aspects in military officer’s life: Prez
Discipline of the highest degree is one of the most important aspects in a military officer’s life, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today. "Optimism,…
Crime LNP - High Court acquits former Magistrate Thilina Gamage from elephant calf case
The Colombo High Court today ordered to acquit and release interdicted Magistrate Thilina Gamage from a case filed against him for the illegal possession of an…
Crime LNP - Court temporarily releases Champika’s passport
Former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka whose passport was impounded in connection with the Rajagiriya accident…
Crime LNP - India working on economic aid package for Sri Lanka: reports
India is working out a package on an urgent basis to assist Sri Lanka, following Sri Lanka Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s New Delhi visit that focussed on…
Crime LNP - If special GST is imposed, vehicle prices will rise further
If the new Special Goods and Service Tax (GST) is imposed on vehicle imports, the prices of imported vehicles will rise further, Vehicle Importers' Association…
Crime LNP - Wholesale price of imported rice decreases: Importers
The wholesale price of a kilogram of imported rice has come down by Rs.20, the rice importers said today. They said the wholesale price of Ponni Samba rice,…
Crime LNP - Murder of Priyantha Kumara: BASL urges Pakistan PM to ensure impartial and thorough investigation
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan calling upon the Government of Pakistan and its Law Enforcement…
Crime LNP - Transport service to be digitalised by next year: Minister
Steps will be taken to digitalise the transport services to provide an efficient and comfortable public transport service to commuters by 2022, Transport…
Crime LNP - Police initiates program to regulate three-wheelers
The Sri Lanka Police has initiated a project to regulate all three wheelers in the country. Under this program, the details of all three wheelers in the…
Crime LNP - Litro introduces hotline to report LP gas cylinder issues
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has introduced a hotline - 1311 - for the general public to report any issues pertaining to domestic LP gas cylinders. Sri Lanka’s…