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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the shooting death of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush, who was killed by two unidentified gunmen while in the custody of Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) officers.

Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), is facing allegations directly connected to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was informed yesterday (March 11).

Four suspects were arrested with 19,060 litres of illegally stockpiled diesel during a raid carried out by the Kelaniya Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau in the Biyagama area yesterday evening (March 11).

Laugfs Gas Company has increased the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders, effective from March 12, 2026.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (March 11) reserved its judgment on the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to prison over corruption charges linked to the controversial carrom board case.

A former Chief Accountant of the Department of Civil Security has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly acquiring assets worth Rs. 4,428,305.70 beyond his lawful income.

Sri Lanka aims to build a technology-driven economy with support from the business community, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said while addressing the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) 2026 Annual General Meeting in Colombo yesterday (March 10).

The Department of Motor Traffic says the issuance of vehicle number plates in Sri Lanka will begin within the next two months after a suspension that lasted about 10 months.

The Economic Monitoring Committee met yesterday (March 10) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo to assess the possible economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and to discuss urgent measures to protect Sri Lanka’s economy and citizens.

Power sector employees in Sri Lanka engaged in strike action have been ordered to report to work immediately following the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), even as electricity unions say they will continue their trade union action despite most of their demands being addressed.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has increased the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (March 10).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government expects to establish a strong public transport system that is comfortable, safe, efficient and reliable for the people.

Former Deputy Inspector General of the Criminal Investigation Department, Prasad Ranasinghe, was arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption at around 11:45 AM today, (March 10), over allegations of corruption.

School transport operators in Sri Lanka have decided to increase their fares by 5 percent starting today (March 10), following the recent rise in fuel prices.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) says there will be no increase in bus fares in Sri Lanka despite the recent rise in diesel prices.

Seven special flights are scheduled to operate in Sri Lanka today (March 10) as several Middle Eastern countries partially reopen their airspace despite ongoing regional tensions.