General News
General Podi Lassie to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
Janith Madushanka, known as “Podi Lassie,” is a Sri Lankan criminal figure and suspected drug lord who is wanted by the police for several murders. He is set…
General 73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A dispute between two brothers turned deadly today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena, Elpitiya , at around 11:00 a.m., according to police reports.…
General Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
In Kirulapone, authorities have arrested a suspect who had 5 kilograms of hashish. They also seized a scooter during the operation. This raid was conducted by…
General Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
Lanka IOC PLC has revealed new dealer commissions for fuel that will take effect on March 1, 2026. In a statement, the company announced that the updated rates…
General Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini
Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, who is the Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo , has urged everyone not to interfere with the…
General Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
Two people, including a woman, have been taken into custody for running a heroin operation disguised as a funeral parlor in Sri Lanka. The Panadura North…
General Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai s fraud conviction in rare legal victory
A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction of pro-democracy media figure Jimmy Lai, marking a surprising legal win on Thursday. This decision…
General Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30–50 age group in Sri Lanka- Health authorities
Health officials in Sri Lanka are alarmed by the rising cases of colon and rectal cancers in people aged 30 to 50. This trend mirrors what is happening around…
General Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen
Three teenage girls have been taken into custody for reportedly breaking into the canteen at the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara. They are accused of…
General Indian Navy s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Tarangini, will arrive in Trincomalee tomorrow and stay until March 02. After that, it will move to Colombo from…
General Sri Lanka s official poverty line rises in January
Sri Lanka's official poverty line has risen as of January 2026, compared to the previous month. A report from the Department of Census and Statistics shows the…
General Body of woman found in abandoned fishing boat in Ratmalana
Police have started an investigation after a young woman's body was found in an abandoned fishing boat on Ratmalana beach yesterday, the 25th. Mount Lavinia…
General Fire breaks out at Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard
A fire started at the garbage dumping yard in Kerawalapitiya, close to the entrance of the highway. The Fire Service Department reported that two fire trucks…
General Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast
An Australian man, aged 76, drowned while swimming near Pelena beach in Weligama yesterday, the 25th. According to police, the tourist was swimming with his…
General Colombo residential land prices rise by 12.4% in second half of 2025
In the Colombo District, residential land prices saw a rise of 12.4% in the latter half of 2025 compared to the same time last year. Commercial land prices…
General Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to return gold, gemstones, and other items that were…
General Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
The Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatte, announced that new information has emerged regarding the…
General Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, was arrested this morning, October 25, under the Prevention of…
General Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers
Sri Lanka Police have received reports about groups operating in Colombo that are pretending to be senior police officers. These scammers are contacting…
General Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Social Services Officer from the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on bribery charges. Officers from the Commission to Investigate…
General Appeals Court dismisses Avant-Garde writ petitions without formal hearing
The Court of Appeal has decided to dismiss two writ petitions from Avant-Garde and its employees without holding a formal hearing. These petitions aimed to get…
General Man beaten to death in Horana; Two women arrested
A 32-year-old man has reportedly been beaten to death at a home in Poruwadanda, Horana, according to police. The Horana Police Station began an investigation…
General Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
A severe winter storm in the northeastern United States has claimed the lives of two people in Maryland. The storm is still causing flight delays and extensive…
General Former Head of State Intelligence Suresh Sallay arrested by CID
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who used to lead the State Intelligence Service, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department…