Adult male leopard found dead
An adult male leopard is reported dead in Katukithula in the Central Province, according to LEOPOCON Sri Lanka. The non-profit leopard conservation organization states that the cause of death is suspected to be Hakka Patas traps (an improvised explosive device)….
Man arrested over Rs. 7 Mn fraud involving water filters and TVs
A former employee of a private institution has been arrested by the Kelaniya Special Crimes Investigation Division, over a financial fraud amounting to Rs. 7,037,400. Investigations were launched following a complaint that the suspect had obtained water filters and television…
Two Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza
B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights on Monday published a report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, becoming the first major Israeli human rights organizations to join a list of international groups making the charge. “An examination of Israel’s policy…
Yatinuwara PS SJB member, wife and daughter found dead at home
The Opposition Leader (SJB) of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, his wife, and daughter have been found dead inside their residence in Yahalatenna, police said. According to police, the 52-year-old local politician is believed to have taken his own life by…
Underworld Gunman wanted for 13 cases Deported from India
An alleged member of an organized crime syndicate, identified as Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikalum, also known as Weligama Sahan, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport after being deported from India, police said. The 31-year-old suspect, a resident of Weligama,…
Indian PM’s Maldives Visit: A Diplomatic Triumph Pledging Deeper Ties & Regional Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recently concluded two-day state visit to the Maldives has been hailed as an “extremely productive” and “defining” moment, signifying a significant turnaround in bilateral relations and reinforcing India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Modi, who…
Ex-SDIG Arrested for Threatening… Himself?
Former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Priyantha Jayakody has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), police confirmed. The arrest is in connection with a false complaint he allegedly filed, claiming that notorious underworld figure “Kehel Baddara…
Sri Lanka Customs detain BYD EVs over suspected Tax Evasion – Report
Sri Lanka Customs has detained nearly 1,000 Chinese-made BYD electric vehicles at the port over suspected discrepancies in declared motor capacities that directly affect import taxes, EconomyNext reported. The vehicles, imported in six consignments this month, were all declared as…
Fire breaks out at umbrella factory in Gampola (Video)
A fire has broken out at an umbrella factory located in the Gampola area along the Kandy–Nawalapitiya main road, police said. The Kandy Fire Brigade is currently working to douse the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far, and…
Two arrested in Yala with 47kg of Venison
Two individuals were arrested inside Yala National Park for illegally transporting approximately 47 kilograms of venison on two motorcycles during a patrol in Zone 01 near the Gal Ara area on July 27. Following the arrest, wildlife officers recovered wire…