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Body Found Near Wakwella Bridge Identified as Associate of Organised Crime Figure ‘Podi Lassi’
Police have identified the body discovered near the Wakwella Bridge in Poddala, Galle, as that of a close associate of the organised criminal known as “Podi Lassi.” According to police, investigations into the incident are currently underway. The body was found near the Wakwella Bridge area in Poddala last Tuesday. Authorities stated that the victim’s […]
Alleged Kehelbaddara Padme Gunman ‘Matiya’ Deported from Malaysia and Arrested in Sri Lanka
A suspect identified as Bombuwala Devage Suranga Sanjeewa Karunaratne, alias “Matiya,” who is alleged to have worked as a gunman for organized crime figure Kehelbaddara Padme, was brought back to Sri Lanka today after being deported from Malaysia. The 42-year-old suspect, a resident of Yagodamulla, Kotugoda, had been arrested by Malaysian authorities while residing in […]
Anuradhapura Special High Court Sentences Man to 32 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Child Rape
An Anuradhapura Special High Court judge has sentenced a man to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment following his conviction for the rape of a 15-year-old girl. Alongside the prison sentence, the court ordered the offender to pay Rs. 500,000 in compensation to the victim, as well as an additional fine of Rs. 70,000. The verdict […]
Court of Appeal Continues Hearing Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Petition to Prevent Arrest Over Easter Sunday Attacks Probe
The Court of Appeal today continued hearing the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. The petition is being heard before a two-judge bench comprising President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya, and Justice […]
Sri Lanka Reports 48,287 Dengue Cases as Three-Day Mosquito Control Drive Begins
Sri Lanka has reported 48,287 dengue cases so far this year, with 757 new infections recorded within the past 24 hours, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU also confirmed that the dengue-related death toll has risen to 29. In response to the increasing number of cases, the National Dengue Control Unit […]
The police stated that a group has broken into a bank vault in the Moragahahena area and robbed a stock of gold jewelry.
According to the police, around 1:00 AM today, three individuals entered the bank, tied up the security officer, and fled with a stock of gold jewelry that was inside the vault. The police further mentioned that the suspects also took the recording device containing the CCTV footage. Investigations into the incident are underway.
IMF Staff-Level Delegation to Arrive in Sri Lanka Tomorrow to Review Economic Reform Programme
A staff-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (24) for a week-long visit to assess the country’s recent economic progress and reform agenda. Earlier, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, said the delegation will remain in the country until June 30. During the visit, […]
Colombo High Court Upholds 9-Month Jail Sentence for Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday upheld the nine-month prison sentence and fine imposed on Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, dismissing his appeal against the conviction. The appeal sought to have the sentence and fine set aside, with the Thero requesting to be acquitted and released. However, Colombo High Court Judge […]