Category: Local News

An investigation launched by the North Western Province Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has led to the arrest of four suspects involved in an online bank fraud case.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development projects reach the people.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is on an official visit to China, held wide-ranging discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (October 14) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Former Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who had been in remand custody over allegations of committing offences under the Public Property Act, was released on bail today (October 14) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the existing electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the current quarter.

A special discussion was held yesterday afternoon (October 13) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in estate workers’ daily wage.

Five individuals, including Ishara Sewwandi, who were accused of aiding and abetting the murder of organized crime gang leader “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, have been arrested in Nepal.

Former Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (October 13).

The Ministry of Public Security is reviewing requests from former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena to have their bulletproof vehicles returned, Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

Sri Lanka Police have recovered a large stock of ammunition, including two anti-aircraft shells, during a special search operation near the Moragahakanda Reservoir.

A police constable who was arrested for allegedly assaulting an attorney-at-law within the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises has been released on bail today (October 13).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that foreign workers sent remittances amounting to US$ 695.7 million to Sri Lanka in September 2025.

Police officers visited the residence of a senior attorney connected to the Mount Lavinia Court incident to arrest him over his alleged verbal abuse, threats, and obstruction of a police officer during a dispute on October 10, 2025.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps would be taken within this year to fulfil the long-standing demand of plantation workers for a daily wage of Rs 1,750.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the security of investors and investments entering the country has been ensured under the current government.

Sri Lanka Police say video footage obtained from the Mount Lavinia Court premises shows a senior lawyer verbally abusing, threatening, and obstructing the same police officer involved in the alleged assault incident that occurred on October 10, 2025.