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Three Vehicles Seized From Sampath Manamperi in Middeniya Drug Investigation
Police today seized three vehicles belonging to Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in custody over a major drug investigation in the Middeniya area. The operation was conducted by officers of the Colombo North Crimes Division, with support from Middeniya Police. According to police, the seized vehicles include: The seizures were made based on information provided […]
One Dead in Kotahena Shooting Incident
A shooting incident was reported this evening at 16th Lane in Kotahena, Colombo, police confirmed. According to initial reports, one person has died in the incident. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive and identify those involved in the shooting.
K9 Units to Assist in School Drug Raids Nationwide
Sri Lanka Police will deploy sniffer dog units to support drug search operations in schools as part of the country’s nationwide anti-drug initiative. The operation falls under the “National Mission for a United Nation,” launched under the direction of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the goal of eliminating drug abuse across the nation. According to […]
Pradeep Nilanga Dela Re-Elected as Diyawadana Nilame for Third Term
Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been re-elected for a third consecutive term as the 19th Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, securing 195 votes in the official election held today (07). He will continue to serve as the chief lay custodian of the Sacred Tooth Relic until 2035, completing a 10-year term in one of […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Presents the 2026 Budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in Parliament today. The total estimated government expenditure for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2026, is Rs. 4,434 billion. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya tabled the Appropriation Bill, outlining the government’s proposed expenditure for the upcoming year. In his budget […]
Bodies of Four Drowning Victims Recovered from Deduru Oya
Police have recovered the bodies of four individuals who went missing after drowning in the Deduru Oya earlier today. The victims were part of a group from Kiribathgoda who had traveled to Munneswaram Temple in Chilaw on a recreational trip. Local residents managed to rescue four others, who were admitted to the Chilaw General Hospital. […]
Sri Lanka Moves to Strengthen Copyright Law
The Sri Lankan government has appointed a committee to strengthen the country’s copyright law, aiming to align it with international legal standards. The newly established committee includes representatives from the fields of intellectual property, law, and other relevant ministries, and will operate under the Intellectual Property Act. A discussion on the initiative was held at […]
38kg of Cannabis Seized in Kalpitiya Lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a stock of 38 kilograms of cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Uchchamunai Lagoon, Kalpitiya. The operation was carried out by SLNS Vijaya, operating under the Northwestern Naval Command, which also took two dinghies into custody along with the narcotics. According to the Navy, the seized cannabis […]