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).



PNB Director Hemal Prashantha transferred – SSP H.M.C.P. Herath appointed new Director

The National Police Commission has announced key transfers in the Sri Lanka Police, effective October 13, 2025.



Gunaratne Wanninayake seeks court’s protection from arrest

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest.



STF deployed to bring back Ishara Sewwandi and others from Nepal

Two officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) have left for Nepal to bring back five Sri Lankans, including the main suspect, Ishara Sewwandi, in the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”.



839kg drug haul found floating off southern coast

A major drug haul weighing 839 kilograms has been recovered after 51 packages were found floating in the sea off Sri Lanka’s southern coast.



Four arrested over online bank fraud of Rs. 569,610

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 urges full use of development funds

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 PM Amarasuriya holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

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.



Shasheendra Rajapaksa released on bail

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.