Maldives offers free 90-day tourist visa for Sri Lankans starting July 29, 2025

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka has issued a warning to the public over a growing number of financial fraud cases involving unauthorized access to WhatsApp accounts.

The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that a Bill to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka will be presented to the Cabinet next week.

Roshel Melanie Abeygunawardena, the daughter of Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena, has surrendered to the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit of the Sri Lanka Police through her lawyer.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed an anticipatory bail application with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking protection from a possible arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) while accepting a bribe of Rs. 40,000.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was granted bail today (July 29) after appearing before the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court, leading to the revocation of the arrest warrant issued against him yesterday (July 28).

Former Member of Parliament Duminda Dissanayake has been acquitted in the case related to the ownership of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle.

Former Member of Parliament of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Thissa Kuttiarachchi, today (July 29), informed the Colombo District Court that he unconditionally regrets the statement he made regarding President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Opposition Leader of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, along with his wife and daughter, has been found dead inside their home, police said.

A member of an organized crime gang, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikallum, also known as Weligama Sahan, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while being deported from India.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on his first State Visit to the Maldives, pledged to further strengthen bilateral ties as the two nations celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.

Former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Priyantha Jayakody has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a state visit to the Maldives, held bilateral discussions with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu this afternoon (July 28) at the Maldivian Presidential Office.

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

An arrest warrant was issued today (July 28) by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa.