LNP - Public cheers as Police constable granted bail

2025-10-13   |   Crime

The Police Constable, remanded for allegedly assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises, was greeted with cheers after being granted bail...

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LNP - Surge in online scams reported in Sri Lanka

2025-10-13   |   Crime

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting victims. Senior Inform...

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LNP - Police seek to arrest senior attorney over incident at Mount Lavinia court premises

2025-10-13   |   Crime

Police officers have visited the residence of the senior attorney connected to the incident in which a police officer allegedly assaulted an attorney ...

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LNP - Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident

2025-10-12   |   Crime

Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by...

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LNP - 15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka

2025-10-11   |   Crime

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 ...

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LNP - Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10

2025-10-11   |   Crime

The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction in egg prices by Rs. 10 in the local market. The Association’s Chairperson, ...

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LNP - Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today

2025-10-11   |   Crime

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-ca...

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LNP - Business fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices

2025-10-10   |   Crime

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 dr...

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LNP - Seven arrested over child’s drowning in swimming pool in Nugegoda

2025-10-10   |   Crime

Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of...

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LNP - 36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident

2025-10-07   |   Crime

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...

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LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 1.35 mln

2025-10-06   |   Crime

A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attemp...

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LNP - CAA to take legal actions against 135 traders for selling rice at inflated prices

2025-10-06   |   Crime

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that legal proceedings have been initiated against 135 traders across the country for selling rice at ...

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LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.5 mln

2025-10-05   |   Crime

A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attemp...

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LNP - CID confirms ‘Kajja’ followed Wasim Thajudeen’s car before murder

2025-10-04   |   Crime

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed that Aruna Vidanagamage, also known as “Kajja”, was travelling in the jeep that followed...

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LNP - Bribery Commission cracks down on hidden assets under new crime act

2025-10-04   |   Crime

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is probing several properties, including a hotel and multiple houses conne...

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LNP - Over 8,000 child-related complaints reported: NCPA

2025-10-04   |   Crime

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) said that over 8,000 complaints related to children have been reported from across the country. NCPA of...

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LNP - Court grants permission to detain and question ‘Beliatte Sana’

2025-10-03   |   Crime

The Tangalle Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for police to detain and interrogate Sanath Weerasinghe, also known as ‘Beliatta Sanaa,’ ...

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LNP - JKCG seeks court relief as BYD EV shipments remain detained by customs

2025-10-01   |   Crime

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG), the authorized distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka, issued a fresh  statement late evening regard...

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LNP - Fuel prices reduced

2025-10-01   |   Crime

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (30). According to the announcement,...

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LNP - Appeals court issues directive on vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs

2025-09-30   |   Crime

The Court of Appeal today (30) ordered Sri Lanka Customs to investigate and report to court by October 10, whether the vehicles currently being detain...

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LNP - Institutional corruption persists even under new Govt- key U.S. report

2025-09-30   |   Crime

Institutional corruption persists, particularly within sectors protected by entrenched vested interests, even under the current government, though hig...

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LNP - Three Sri Lankans involved in crimes arrested in Bengaluru

2025-09-30   |   Crime

Three Sri Lankans who were allegedly involved in crimes have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru. The three Sri Lankans were allege...

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LNP - Temporary Driver’s licences now issued from Nugegoda Medical Institute

2025-09-30   |   Crime

The temporary driver’s licence issued during the renewal process will now be provided by the National Transport Medical Institute in Nugegoda, effec...

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LNP - CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

2025-09-29   |   Crime

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control pri...

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LNP - Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 mln gold jewelry heist

2025-09-28   |   Crime

Two suspects have been arrested in Kiribathgoda in connection with the investigation into the robbery of gold jewelry worth Rs. 6 million after assaul...

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