IGP Deshabandu seeks anticipatory bail over Galle Face protest probe

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).



Okkampitiya Police OIC arrested for bribery

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.



Namal Rajapaksa granted bail after returning from Maldives

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).



Duminda Dissanayake acquitted in gold-plated T-56 rifle case

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



Thissa Kuttiarachchi apologizes, settles defamation case with President

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.



Yatinuwara PS Opposition Leader and family found dead

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



Weligama Sahan arrested at BIA after deportation from India

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 Lanka, Maldives celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties with new era of cooperation

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 DIG Priyantha Jayakody arrested by CID

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



Sri Lanka, Maldives strengthen ties with key agreements

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 Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne arrested by CID

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



Namal Rajapaksa faces arrest warrant over court no-show

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



Sri Lanka expands GovPay to Western Province and Expressways for traffic fine payments

The GovPay online payment system, which facilitates payments to government institutions including the Sri Lanka Police for traffic fines, was expanded today (July 28) to cover Sri Lanka’s Western Province and the country’s expressways, according to Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake.



Sri Lanka President welcomed in Maldives with full honours

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in the Maldives this morning (July 28) for an official visit that will continue until July 30, 2025.



Thilini Priyamali arrested for obstructing court summons officer

Businesswoman Thilini Priyamali was arrested this morning (July 28) by the Homagama Police for allegedly obstructing the duties of a court summons server attached to the Homagama Magistrate’s Court.



Fatal crash near Borella leaves one dead, several injured

A fatal road accident took place this morning (July 28) in the Borella Police Division when a crane truck collided with several parked vehicles near the Borella Cemetery Roundabout.