‘Kudu Salindu’ challenges INTERPOL red notice in Court of Appeal
A writ petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal by notorious organized criminal and drug trafficker Salindu Malshika Gunarathne, alias “Kudu Salindu”. It is reported that the writ petition has been filed requesting the court to suspend the…
Gazette issued appointing 19-member Archaeological Advisory Committee
Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has issued a special gazette notification appointing a new Archaeological Advisory Committee. The committee comprises 19 members, both monastic and lay, and is chaired by Venerable Wendaruwe Dharmakeerthi Sri…
Key associate of organized criminal ‘Kalubowila Avishka’ arrested
A key associate of organized criminal Avishka Eshan, alias “Kalubowila Avishka”, has been arrested with 9.4 grams of heroin. The suspect was apprehended while transporting the narcotics in a three-wheeler, allegedly for distribution within the Kohuwala Police Division. Investigations have…
11 yr old boy killed in a lorry accident
An 11-year-old boy from Katukurunda has tragically died after being hit by a lorry while riding a bicycle near the Wettumakada junction on the Galle -Colombo main road. The incident occurred last night (07) when a lorry travelling from Galle…
Three arrested with over 03 kilos of heroin in Galle
Three suspects were arrested in the Seenigama area in Galle today (08) in possession of over 3 kilos of heroin. The arrest was made during a joint raid conducted by officers of the Southern Province Special Operations Unit of the…
No bail for Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has rejected bail applications submitted by former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to prison in connection with the Carrom Board case. The bail requests were filed on the…
Kotahena shooting : More details revealed (CCTV)
The individual killed in the shooting reported in Kotahena yesterday (07) has been identified as a 41-year-old man from the area. According to CCTV footage of the incident, the victim, who was walking on the road, was shot by gunmen…
Ali Sabry hails NPP government for continuing IMF reform path
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance Ali Sabry has praised the National People’s Power (NPP) Government for staying on course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) parameters in the Budget 2026. Issuing a statement, former MP Ali Sabry said…
Sri Lankan rescued from drowning in Negombo
A 56-year-old Sri Lankan was saved from drowning while bathing in the seas off the Ethukala beach in Negombo. According to the Police, the man had suddenly been swept away by a strong wave while bathing last evening (07). He…
Court fines state official for obstructing Sri Lanka’s first cable car project
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order against the Gampola Divisional Secretary, preventing any unauthorized interference or obstruction in the operations of Sri Lanka’s first cable car project, currently under construction in the Ambuluwawa area. The court yesterday…