Crime LNP - OnmaxDT database operator arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka
An individual named Gayan Wickramathilake, who allegedly maintained the ‘OnmaxDT’ database, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in…
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Politics LNP - India and Sri Lanka strengthen ties in critical minerals, exploration, and mining
India and Sri Lanka on Saturday held a meeting to strengthen ties between both the countries in the areas of critical minerals, exploration, and mining. The…
Crime LNP - Speaker tables report on MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s conduct
The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House that the report of the committee appointed to investigate the conduct of Jaffna…
Crime LNP - 29-year-old found shot dead at beach in Pamunugama
A 29-year-old youth has been found shot dead by an unidentified gunman at the Morganwatta Beach in Pamunugama, Ja-Ela. Police said that the shooting has been…
Crime LNP - ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder a Rs. 15 million contract - killer confesses
The suspect arrested in connection with the assassination of the notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias…
Crime LNP - Policeman arrested over links with woman wanted in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murde
A police officer attached to the Negombo Police Station has been arrested over his alleged links with the female suspect wanted in connection with the murder…
Development LNP - Sri Lanka and India to jointly establish solar power plants in Trinco
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to take further necessary steps related to the establishment…
Crime LNP - Hulfsdorp gunman identified as Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga Kandanaarachchi: Minister
The suspect who was arrested over the shooting incident at the Hulfsdorp Court complex has been identified as Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga Kandanaarachchi from…
Crime LNP - Police seek public assistance to arrest woman who aided court shooting, offers reward
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has requested public assistance to trace the suspected woman who provided the weapon to the gunman inside the Aluthkade…
Business LNP - Fitch Ratings optimistic on Sri Lanka’s Budget
The Sri Lankan government’s budget highlights the authorities’ commitment to raising fiscal revenues as a share of GDP - an approach that, if successful, would…
Crime LNP - Two more wanted Sri Lankan criminals repatriated from India
Two other wanted Sri Lankan suspects, who were arrested in Chennai, India, along with the Police Constable (PC) who aided in the escape attempt of notorious…
Crime LNP - ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ killing: Shooter entered court disguised as lawyer
Sri Lanka Police has identified the suspect who carried out the shooting inside the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court within the Aluthkade Courts Complex this morning…
Crime LNP - Parliament heats up over Hulftsdorp shooting
Opposition MPs raised concerns over the shooting incident in the Hulftsdorp Court complex this morning, claiming that murders have escalated in the country…
Crime LNP - Footage emerges of Aluthkade Court shooting which killed ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’
The notorious drug trafficker and organized criminal infamously known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, who was shot at during the incident has passed away at the…
Weather LNP - I have been instructed by the party not to speak to the media - Kottahachchi
Following recent controversial remarks to the media, MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi has been adviced to refrain from making statements to the media. "I 'm sorry, I…
Crime LNP - Police Constable wanted over Harak Kata’s failed escape bid arrested in India
Ravindu Sandeepa, the Police Constable (PC) who aided in the escape attempt of notorious drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne alias “Harak Kata” from…
Health LNP - Ongoing kidney racket revealed
Medical Administrator and Health and Mass Media Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe revealed today that there was an ongoing kidney racket in the country by…
Weather LNP - Heat index to reach ‘caution level’ in several areas tomorrow
The Meteorology Department says that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution Level’ tomorrow (19) in the…
Business LNP - Boost for digital economy with Rs.3bn budget allocation
The government has allocated Rs.3 billion for its digital transformation strategies this year, as part of its efforts to generate US $ 15 billion in revenue…
Business LNP - IMF Executive Board to decide on Sri Lanka’s fourth tranche on Feb. 28
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on February 28, 2025 to discuss and approve third review of Sri Lanka’s…
Politics LNP - Indictments served against ex-Minister Piyankara over corruption charges
Indictments have been served against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne before the Colombo High Court today (18). The indictments were served over the charges…
Crime LNP - Price of bread reduced
With the Rs. 10 price reduction on a kilogram of wheat flour, the bakery owners have agreed on a price reduction of Rs. 10 per loaf of bread, according to the…
Technology LNP - AKD’s maiden budget a bold reset for Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered his first budget speech before Parliament yesterday, outlining a financial roadmap that doubles as a manifesto for…
Business LNP -Budget 2025: Key Takeaways
Budget 2025 sets out a total government expenditure of LKR 7,190 billion, marking a 17% increase from the LKR 6,131 billion allocated in 2024. As a share of…