Sri Lanka approves Rs. 1.07 Billion to expand Metro Transit Bus service

A Grade I Technical Officer attached to the Alayadivembu Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested for allegedly accepting Rs. 40,000 in bribes linked to two construction contracts.

Nissanka Senadhipathi arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (August 11) to provide a statement in connection with the ‘Krrish’ project deal.

The Archdiocese of Colombo says it cannot support the death penalty under any circumstances, while stressing that those responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks must be identified and justice delivered to the victims.

The “A Nation United” (Ratama Ekata) National Steering Council has discussed the imposition of the death penalty for drug-related offences as part of stronger measures to tackle Sri Lanka’s worsening drug problem.

Three suspects arrested in Malaysia, including alleged organized crime figure Dhanushka Kaushalya alias “Rathmalane Saima,” were brought back to Sri Lanka this afternoon (August 10).

Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Buddhadasa has ordered the release on bail of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, who was arrested over alleged death threats against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other remarks concerning the government and the President.

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has discussed strengthening drug rehabilitation programmes to help reduce overcrowding in Sri Lanka’s prisons, where 1,506 of 4,962 inmates convicted of drug-related offences are currently receiving rehabilitation.

Ishara Sewwandi, a suspect arrested and detained in connection with the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, was remanded until August 21, 2026.

The Ministry of Health today (August 10) handed over another fully equipped mobile drug testing bus to strengthen checks on public transport workers and improve road safety in Sri Lanka.

A person has been shot dead in a shooting that took place a short while ago in Maligawatta.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary and Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested this morning (August 10).

Property damage caused by the July unrest at Negombo Prison has exceeded Rs. 100 million, while 31 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured.

A modern seed paddy production machine valued at Rs. 8.8 million was opened on August 9 at the Dedunu Agricultural Cooperative Society in Divulapelessa under the patronage of Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyarathna.

SriLankan Airlines has resumed flights between Colombo and Kuwait after services were suspended due to the conflict situation in the Middle East.

Sri Lanka is preparing a comprehensive action plan to strengthen environmental protection and security at fishery harbours and coastal areas, following a progress review held on August 5, 2026.