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Feb 24 2025 February 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:02 pm
Pinpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi

Massive manhunt for female suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

February 24, 2025 - 6:02 pm

More than 100 police officers have launched search operations in several areas to locate a female suspect hiding in connection with the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’

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Feb 24 2025 February 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:06 pm
Vehicle after being shot by police in Hokandara

Police open fire on fleeing vehicle, arrest couple with cannabis in Hokandara

February 24, 2025 - 12:06 pm

Police opened fire at a motor vehicle that ignored police orders and sped away in the Hokandara, Viskam Mawatha area, under the Malabe Police Division.

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Feb 24 2025 February 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:36 am
Deshabandu Thennakoon

Petitions against Deshabandu’s IGP appointment fixed for hearing

February 24, 2025 - 11:36 am

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has fixed for hearing the nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

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Feb 24 2025 February 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:00 am
Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd)

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary orders immediate arrest of military deserters

February 24, 2025 - 10:00 am

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), has issued a directive for the immediate arrest of all individuals who have deserted the country’s security forces.

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Feb 23 2025 February 23, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:35 pm
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

PM Rejects Nalin Hewage’s remarks on MP Rohini Kavirathna

February 23, 2025 - 10:35 pm

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that she does not approve of the statement made by Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage regarding Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Rohini Wijeratne Kavirathna.

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Feb 23 2025 February 23, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:21 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President: No threat to national security, gang wars under investigation

February 23, 2025 - 1:21 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asserts that there is no threat to national security within the country.

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Feb 23 2025 February 23, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:17 am
A Motorcycle and two Three-wheelers

Brand-new motorcycles near Rs. 1 Million, Three-wheelers hit Rs. 2 Million in Sri Lanka

February 23, 2025 - 10:17 am

The price of a brand-new motorcycle imported to Sri Lanka is expected to be nearly Rs. 1 million, while a three-wheeler will cost nearly Rs. 2 million.

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Feb 23 2025 February 23, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:57 am
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission warns of rising Police abuse complaints

February 23, 2025 - 9:57 am

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka states that complaints against police officers have increased.

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Feb 23 2025 February 23, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:40 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Three more arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ assassination

February 23, 2025 - 9:40 am

Sri Lanka Police state that three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:45 pm
Arjun Aloysius

Arjun Aloysius and two others released from prison

February 22, 2025 - 5:45 pm

Arjun Aloysius, Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, and two others were released from remand custody today (February 22) after serving a six-month prison sentence for defaulting on a Rs. 3.5 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) payment.

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:05 pm
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Two more arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ assassination

February 22, 2025 - 4:05 pm

Two more suspects have been arrested and remanded in connection with the assassination of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:45 pm
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya

Sri Lanka Police identify 58 organized crime gangs and 1,400 associates

February 22, 2025 - 12:45 pm

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya revealed today (February 22) that 58 organized criminal gangs and around 1,400 individuals associated with them have been identified across Sri Lanka.

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:41 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lankan President pushes for rapid digital economy growth

February 22, 2025 - 11:41 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of accelerating the country’s digital economy, a key government priority.

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 4Comments 11:01 am
Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa ready to lead if government dissolves

February 22, 2025 - 11:01 am

MP Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), stated that he is ready to take over the country at any moment if the President dissolves the government.

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Feb 22 2025 February 22, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:18 am
Gun shooting

Two suspects in Kotahena shooting killed in Police shootout

February 22, 2025 - 9:18 am

Two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at Galpoththa Junction, Kotahena, were shot dead by police when they allegedly attempted to grab firearms and open fire while being taken to recover hidden weapons.

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Feb 21 2025 February 21, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:55 pm
Shooting scene at Galpoththa Junction, Kotahena

One killed in Kotahena shooting – Suspects arrested while fleeing

February 21, 2025 - 9:55 pm

An individual was shot and killed by two gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle with an accomplice at Galpoththa Junction in Kotahena this evening (February 21), police said.

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