19 former ministers convicted in bribery cases since 2024
Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala told Parliament that 16 former ministers and three former state ministers have been convicted in CIABOC cases.
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Suspect arrested over Nagoda shooting that killed couple
Police commandos arrested a suspect at Navaladi in Batticaloa over the shooting of a restaurant owner and his wife at Nagoda on…
Rs. 20 million fines for dumping hazardous waste, says PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the National Environmental Amendment Act passed in Parliament allows fines of up to Rs. 20 million and…
Namal Rajapaksa urges VAT removal on school supplies
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa, in remand custody, has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to cut taxes on school supplies…
President welcomes India’s Katchatheevu assurance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed India's assurance that it will not reopen the maritime agreements covering Katchatheevu Island.
Police warn sellers of AI-made fake payment receipts
Sri Lanka Police have warned sellers and service providers about scammers who send fake payment receipts made with AI or editing tools.
Wattala man held with over 18kg of Ice and heroin
Colombo Crimes Division officers arrested a 24-year-old man in Mabola, Wattala, with more than 18 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and heroin, police…
SLTB plans to cut tea breaks on short bus routes
Sri Lanka Transport Board Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna says unnecessary tea-break stops will be curtailed on short-distance routes such as Colombo to Kandy.
Three major reservoirs open spill gates, two more spilling
The Irrigation Department said spill gates are open at Yan Oya, Rajangana and Deduru Oya reservoirs, and urged people downstream to stay…
Suspect ‘Ran Malli’ arrested in Bulgaria, police chief says
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said Charith Sandakelum, alias 'Ran Malli', was arrested in Bulgaria and will be sought for extradition.