Two arrested for aiding main suspect in murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’

A woman and a man have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the main suspect, Ishara Sewwandi, in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa.



Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya meets Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today (October 17) in New Delhi during her official visit to India.



Sri Lanka unites to eradicate drug menace

The “Nation United – National Drive” Steering Council convened for the first time today (October 17) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Neville Wanniarachchi remanded further until October 31, 2025

Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s chief security officer, Neville Wanniarachchi, who is in remand custody for allegedly acquiring assets and property worth Rs. 28 million unlawfully, has been further remanded until October 31, 2025.



Sri Lanka Navy intercepts fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics

The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics in international waters south of Sri Lanka.



Man arrested in Weeraketiya over double murder and series of thefts

A 32-year-old man from Medamulana in the Weeraketiya area has been arrested by the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau for allegedly aiding and abetting a double murder.



Agricultural Officer arrested for accepting Rs. 1.2 Million bribe in Wellawaya

An Agricultural Research and Production Assistant attached to the Diyaluma Agrarian Services Center has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million.



Sri Lanka customs records highest-ever single-day revenue

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it achieved its highest-ever single-day revenue of Rs. 2,470 million on Wednesday (October 15).



Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa arrested for misusing state resources

Former Director of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (SECSL), Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya holds talks with Indian External Affairs Minister

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, in New Delhi today (October 16).



Sri Lanka reaffirms unwavering support for injured war heroes

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid a visit to “Mihindu Seth Medura” yesterday (October 15), reaffirming the Sri Lankan government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and long-term care of differently-abled War Heroes.



Sri Lanka Police to detain Ishara Sewwandi over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

Colombo Crime Division (CCD) officials have confirmed that steps are being taken to obtain detention orders for Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” along with four others who were arrested in Nepal.



Ishara Sewwandi brought back to Sri Lanka from Nepal

Ishara Sewwandi, the female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” who was arrested in Nepal yesterday (October 14), has arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (October 15).



Gunaratne Wanninayake appears before Mount Lavinia court

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who was involved in an incident with a police constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises, appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (October 15).



Manusha Nanayakkara arrested by Bribery Commission

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Gunaratne Wanninayake ready to appear before Court

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who is wanted by the police for arrest, is prepared to appear before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, his lawyer informed the Court of Appeal today (October 15).