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Matugama Woman Remanded for Sheltering Murder Suspect Ishara Sewwandi
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a 52-year-old woman from Matugama until October 24 for allegedly providing accommodation to Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’ The suspect, who owns a house in Welipenna, Matugama, was arrested by the Colombo […]
50 Rounds of T-56 Ammo Recovered After Interrogation of ‘Gampaha Baba’
Police have recovered 50 rounds of T-56 ammunition following information provided by ‘Gampaha Baba’, an organized crime suspect recently arrested in Nepal and brought back to Sri Lanka. The discovery was made during an interrogation conducted by the Kelaniya Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau. The suspect was transferred to the Peliyagoda Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau yesterday […]
SLPP to Require Police Clearance for Election Candidates — Namal Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa announced that all candidates seeking nominations from the party will be required to submit a police clearance report to confirm they have no ties to organized crime or drug trafficking. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with the SLPP youth group, MP Rajapaksa said the new […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Week of Deadly Border Clashes
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following more than a week of intense border clashes that left dozens dead and hundreds injured, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. According to the statement, both countries have agreed to establish mechanisms aimed at ensuring lasting peace and stability, with follow-up talks planned in the […]
Vendors Fined Over Rs. 25 Million for Overpricing Bottled Water
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected more than Rs. 25 million in fines over the past six months from vendors found guilty of selling bottled drinking water at inflated prices. According to the CAA, the raids—conducted between April 1 and September 30—resulted in 306 cases, with the majority reported from the Colombo District. Officials […]
Afghanistan Pulls Out of Tri-Nation T20I in Pakistan After Deadly Attack on Cricketers
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan, following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of several Afghan cricketers. In a statement, the ACB condemned what it described as a “cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime,” which killed three players […]
Air Force Tasked with Leading Anti-Drug Operations: President Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the Sri Lanka Air Force will be assigned a special responsibility in the government’s intensified campaign against the drug menace. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy in China Bay, Trincomalee, the President emphasized the importance of a disciplined and efficient state service capable […]
PM Amarasuriya Invites Indian Investors to Strengthen Economic Ties and Innovation Partnerships
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi during her first official visit to India as Prime Minister. Discussions centered on deepening bilateral economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration in sectors such […]