LNP - Another lorry with 200kg of substances believed to be ‘Ice’ and heroin found in Tangalle
A large stock of narcotics, including over 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine or commonly known as ‘Ice’ and eroin, has been discovered in S...
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LNP - Kush and Hashish worth over Rs. 16.8M found in bathroom at BIA
A large consignment of narcotics estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 16.84 million was discovered today (20) in the men’s bathroom of the arriva...
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LNP - All passenger transport drivers required to obtain ‘PT License’ by December 31 – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated that it is mandatory to all drivers engaged in passenger transpo...
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LNP - SLAF intelligence officer arrested over Rs. 20M gold smuggling attempt at BIA
In a major enforcement success, the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ...
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LNP - Gunman and two suspects arrested in murder of Dan Priyasad
The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others—including a woman—in Ranwala t...
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LNP - Court orders PNB Director to appear before court over Backhoe Saman’s wife’s case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau to personally appear before court on September 25 an...
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LNP - Businessman arrested for selling foreign cigarettes to schoolchildren
A businessman has been arrested by the police on suspicion of selling illegally imported cigarettes to schoolchildren in the Thanamalwila area. It has...
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LNP - CAA raids traders selling rice above controlled prices; Rs. 95 million in fines imposed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has intensified raids across the country to crack down on traders selling rice at prices higher than the governme...
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LNP - Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court
Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belongi...
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LNP - Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain reports on the bank accounts of alleg...
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LNP - World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (15). During his two-day vi...
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LNP - Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statisti...
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LNP - Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys
Sampath Manamperi, who is reportedly wanted in connection with ongoing legal proceedings, has notified authorities of his willingness to surrender to ...
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LNP - Bus crews on coastal line still using drugs, Gemunu says
Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne has alleged that not only drivers but also conductors are still using drugs w...
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LNP - 21-year-old woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall
A young woman accused of defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) was arrested by the Sigiriya Police yesterday ...
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LNP - Group arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in two areas
The police have arrested a group of individuals involved in the illegal excavation of artifacts at two separate locations in the country. During a rai...
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LNP - Owner of bus involved in fatal Ella crash arrested
The owner of the bus involved in the recent fatal accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road has been taken into police custody, police said. Ella Police arr...
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LNP - “Is Namal trying to become the President of Iceland?” Bimal asks
Responding to claims made by former Minister Namal Rajapaksa on the government’s failure to curb the drug trade, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake...
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LNP- CID uncovers ICE production facility of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ in Nuwara Eliya
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered that notorious organised criminal Mandinu Padmasiri alias Kehelbaddara Padme had been operat...
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LNP - Ranil arrested over personal tour to UK using public funds: Bimal
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested for going on a personal tour to the UK using public funds," Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake tol...
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LNP - Ex-President Ranil brought to court after arrest
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrat...
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LNP - Ranil’s arrest – First of its kind in SL history
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the CID a short while ago, is the first former head of state to be arrested by law enforcem...
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