LNP - Two arrested for transporting, possession of coconut oil unfit for consumption
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two suspects for transporting and the possession of a stock of coconut oil deemed unfit for human con...
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LNP - Sri Lanka to introduce new low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor?
The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new type of alcohol at a lower price to combat the growing consumption of illici...
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LNP - 21-year-old female arrested over heroin racket
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Divulapitiya Police for her involvement in large-scale heroin racket in the Divulapitiya area. Based on i...
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LNP - Sri Lankan cricketer arrested for trespassing, attempted assault
Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was arrested for trespassing and attempting to assault a person at a house in Kolamunna, Piliyandala. According to ...
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LNP - Shooting in Gampaha injures two
Two persons were injured and hospitalised after two persons on a motorcycle opened fire at him at Akkarawita in Gampaha. Police said the shooting was ...
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LNP - Court staff member at Chief Magistrate’s court arrested for soliciting bribe
A court staff member was arrested a short while ago by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at the...
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LNP - Piumi Hansamali claims CID actions impacted business, court orders CID to respond
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has summoned the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation D...
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LNP - Math teacher arrested over sexual assault of 8 female students
A mathematics teacher from a school in the Aralaganwila Education Division within the Dimbulagala Education Zone, has been arrested today (07) by Aral...
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LNP - Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested
Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities so far this year, Police Media Spokesman SSP Bud...
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LNP - Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother Daisy Forest arrested
Daisy Forest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” the maternal grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, was questioned by the Criminal Investigation Departmen...
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LNP - Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera to be appointed SLAF Chief of Staff
Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera will be appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), effective tomorrow. Currently serv...
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LNP - Colombo sees 7.7% land price surge
Property in Sri Lanka’s Colombo had risen 7.7 per cent in the second half of 2024 from a year earlier, according to a Land Valuation Indicator. Acco...
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LNP - Naked man arrested for riding motorcycle to Kandy from Colomb
A man was arrested this morning by Kadugannawa police for riding a motorcycle from Colombo to Kandy while naked. Police said the 23-year-old man was a...
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LNP - Two ex-Army Intelligence personnel arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction
Two former Sri Lanka Army intelligence personnel have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the abduction and assault on journalist Keith No...
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LNP - Fuel distributors stick to their guns
Fuel distributors said they would continue with their position not to place orders despite the government agreeing to a meeting with them on Tuesday....
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LNP - Auction of luxury vehicle of President’s Office begins
The auction for 14 luxury vehicles belonged to the President’s Office, six decommissioned vehicles and various spare parts was held on Friday (Feb 2...
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LNP - Supreme Court orders CEB to pay interest for consumer security deposits
The Supreme Court has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay annual interests for security deposits collected from all consumers when provi...
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LNP - Microsoft to shut down Skype in May this year: Report
Skype, the video calling platform that made headlines in the early 2000s, may finally be shutting down. While the service isn’t as popular as it use...
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LNP - Foreign digital service providers can retain overseas earnings amid tax increase: Handunneththi
The tax burden on individuals providing services to foreign countries while residing in Sri Lanka has increased. However, they have the option to keep...
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LNP - Govt. to establish separate salary structure for Sri Lanka Police in 2026 Budget
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, states that steps will be taken to establish a separate salary structure for t...
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LNP - Minister issues clarification over 15% tax on digital service exports
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando addressed concerns regarding the taxation of individuals e...
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LNP - Rs. 245 million paid to Easter attack victims as compensation, AG tells court
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (27) that Rs. 245 million in compensation has been paid to the victims of the Easter Sunday ...
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LNP - Woman arrested at BIA with 1.2 kgs of kush
A 38-year-old woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle in 1.2 kgs of kush into the country, Sri ...
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