LNP - Weligama PS chairman’s murder: Shooter a security forces deserter?

2025-10-24   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Police says that new information is emerging regarding the shooter involved in the recent killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya...

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LNP - Skipper of boat that took Ishara Sewwandi to India arrested in Jaffna

2025-10-24   |   Crime

The skipper and the boat that allegedly transported Ishara Sewwandi, a main suspect in the murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, to India have been take...

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LNP - Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts

2025-10-21   |   Crime

The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importer...

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LNP - Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police launched

2025-10-20   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Police has officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), today (20). The unit, located in the old Police Headq...

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LNP - 31 arrested in Nuwara Eliya during long weekend

2025-10-20   |   Crime

Police in Nuwara Eliya have arrested 31 individuals, aged 18 to 35, from various parts of the island, on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs during ...

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LNP - Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, media reports two dead

2025-10-20   |   Crime

A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport early on Monday, the city’s air...

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LNP - ICTA provides update on Lanka Government Cloud service disruptions

2025-10-19   |   Crime

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has issued an update on the ongoing partial disruption affecting the Lanka Gov...

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LNP - Man arrested with elephant pearls worth over Rs. 30Mn

2025-10-19   |   Crime

A man has been arrested in the indigenous village of Mahiyanganaya with a stock of elephant pearls valued at over Rs. 30 million, officials said. The ...

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LNP - Court backlogs to be cleared by December 31 - Judicial Service Commission

2025-10-18   |   Crime

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a circular informing that all pending case backlogs in courts must be cleared on or before 31 Decembe...

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LNP - NTC implements special bus service for long weekend

2025-10-18   |   Crime

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that a special bus operation plan will be implemented for the upcoming long weekend and the Deep...

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LNP - Tax failures pushed millions into poverty – HRW report

2025-10-16   |   Crime

Sri Lanka’s long-running failures in tax policy have worsened the country’s economic collapse and violated the basic rights of its citizens, parti...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in September 2025

2025-10-16   |   Crime

Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. The latest report of t...

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LNP - Rs. 25 million in fines imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices

2025-10-16   |   Crime

Over Rs. 25 million in fines have been imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority states. ...

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LNP - Narcotics haul found floating in southern seas: Over 800kg of drugs including 670kg of ‘Ice’

2025-10-15   |   Crime

The exact contents of the 51 packages found floating on seas off the southern coast, which were recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tan...

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LNP - Sri Lanka still in diplomatic talks to extradite underworld figures arrested abroad

2025-10-14   |   Crime

-- 15 underworld figures arrested in countries including Russia, Oman, Dubai and India -- Extradition can only take place after mutual agreements The ...

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LNP - Special meeting today to expedite restoration of online government services affected across 8 departments

2025-10-14   |   Crime

A special meeting with relevant officials is scheduled to be held today (14) to expedite the restoration of online government services that were disru...

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LNP - ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal

2025-10-14   |   Crime

‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Gan...

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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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