New IGP vows tougher laws to combat crime and drugs
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says measures are being taken to tighten the laws to maintain law and order in Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media, after having assumed duties today, IGP Weerasooriya said that the…
Sri Lanka on track for faster economic recovery : CBSL Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is progressing faster than initially anticipated, with the country expected to surpass pre-crisis levels within the next year. In an interview with Channel News Asia, Dr. Weerasinghe said economic…
Top Indian Politicians & Bollywood Stars to Address Colombo Conclave
The prestigious Pagariya JBN Power Conclave 2025, set to take place in Colombo from August 15 to 17, will feature an impressive lineup of prominent Indian leaders from politics, business, and the entertainment industry. Among the keynote speakers is Dr….
Old man dies after assault over alleged chocolate theft
A 67-year-old man has died after being assaulted over allegations of stealing a chocolate from a shop in Peradeniya, police said. The victim, identified as Dharmasena Cooray from Pahala Iriyagama, was reportedly beaten by the shop owner and an employee…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Aug), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.60 to Rs. 297.65,…
Bribery : Top Police Officer arrested
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, was arrested by the Bribery Commission today. It is reported that he has been taken into custody in connection with several incidents of accepting bribes and allegations of money…
06 foreign women arrested at Wellawatte brothel
Six foreign women were arrested following a raid conducted on a brothel operated under the guise of an Ayurvedic Spa in Wellawatte. Based on a tip-off, the Police had raided the brothel located on Station Road in Wellawatte last night….
15 yr old boy drowns in Medaketiya tank
A 15-year-old boy was reported dead after drowning in the Medaketiya tank in the Gokarella Police Division on Wednesday. Police stated that the deceased teenager, originally from Habarana, had been living in a hostel affiliated with a private educational institute…
Rain expected in some provinces today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province…
Masked gunmen fire shot outside Meegoda home last night
A pair of masked gunmen on a motorcycle fired a single shot into the air outside a house in Muthuhenawatta, Meegoda, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday before fleeing the scene, police said. Investigators said the assailants used a 9mm pistol,…