Crime Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale
Seven police officers from the Kotmale Police Station were hurt in a wasp attack while they were raiding an illegal liquor distillery in the forest reserve in…
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Crime Bangladeshi expatriate killed by debris from intercepted drone in UAE
A Bangladeshi worker lost his life due to debris that fell after a drone was intercepted in Fujairah, UAE , according to the Khaleej Times, a daily based in…
Crime Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour
The Sri Lanka Navy has brought a vessel, believed to be carrying narcotics, to Dikkowita Harbour. This action follows a special naval operation in the deep…
Crime Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed
Iran has warned that it may target American technology companies if more of its leaders are killed, according to the semi-official news agency Fars. The…
Crime 300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala
The Sri Lanka Navy has discovered over 300 kilograms of heroin on a fishing trawler they seized off Beruwala . This operation was based on foreign…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
A local multi-day fishing boat believed to be involved in drug smuggling was captured in the waters off the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy…
Crime Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena produced before court
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament, appeared in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, March 31. He was arrested by officers from the…
Crime Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu
A Chinese citizen was detained by Customs officials this morning (31) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle 21…
Crime No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
Authorities in Dubai have announced that there was no oil spill from a tanker that caught fire following an attack by an Iranian drone . The Al Salmi tanker,…
Crime CIABOC to launch centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations today
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to launch its centralized electronic system for asset and liability…
Crime Pedestrian killed after run over by bus while crossing road
A man has lost his life in a traffic accident in the Molagoda area of Kegalle , according to police reports. The incident took place when a private bus,…
Crime Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti- Pharmacy owner arrested
A 49-year-old pharmacy owner from Wattala has been arrested in connection with a case in Batticaloa, where a woman's body was found in an empty well. Another…
Crime Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody
A controversy has arisen following reports that a birthday party was held for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in the custody of the Colombo Crime Division…
Crime Police open fire at vehicle suspected of transporting drugs in Negombo
Police officers from the Narcotics Bureau shot at a vehicle in Negombo that they believed was carrying drugs. This incident took place this afternoon (30) when…
Crime 30 high-profile criminals repatriated in the past three years - Police
In the last three years, Sri Lanka has successfully brought back 30 high-profile criminals as part of an ongoing effort to extradite suspects involved in major…
Crime Trump says we ve had regime change in Iran
Donald Trump recently spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, claiming that the US has achieved regime change in Iran. This statement reflects comments he…
Crime Two arrested with heroin and Ice in Ganemulla
Two men were arrested in Ganemulla for having illegal drugs, including heroin and crystal meth, known as ‘Ice’. The arrests happened when Special Task Force…
Crime One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
A road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda has resulted in one death and two injuries. Police reports indicate that a three-wheeler, while…
Crime Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed on Sunday, March 29, when a projectile exploded at a UN position near the southern Lebanese village of…
Crime Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ was returned to Sri Lanka this morning (30) after being arrested in Oman. A team of special police officers…
Crime CAA raids large-scale fake Ayurvedic drug racket in Mawanella
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered a large- scale operation selling fake Ayurvedic medicines under the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs…
Crime Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was detained by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (27) for trying to smuggle…
Crime Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids
Three people have been taken into custody for illegally storing fuel during separate operations carried out in various locations across Sri Lanka. These…
Crime Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
Six people have lost their lives in various road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police reports. These tragic events took place yesterday (26) in…