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Man Injured in Suspected Trap-Gun Shooting in Dambana Estate
A 40-year-old man from the Dambana Estate area has been admitted to hospital after sustaining injuries in a shooting incident, police said. Investigations indicate that the injuries were likely caused by a homemade trap gun, a rudimentary firearm commonly used for hunting in rural regions. According to police, the incident is believed to have occurred […]
No Political Shield for Drug Traffickers – President Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed that his government will not extend political protection to anyone involved in drug trafficking. The President made these remarks while attending the Northern Province programme of the national operation “Ratama Ekata” (A Nation United). Addressing the gathering, President Dissanayake revealed that investigations have uncovered links between certain inefficient officials […]
Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Dehiwala Shooting
Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for information to help identify a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting and homicide that took place on January 9, 2026, at Peters Lane along Galle Road in Dehiwala. The Dehiwala Division Crime Investigation Branch is continuing investigations into the incident, in which one individual was […]
Sri Lanka Police Report Record Drug Seizures and Intensified Crime-Control Operations in 2025
Sri Lanka Police have released comprehensive statistics outlining the country’s crime-prevention and narcotics-control operations for 2025, revealing a year of intensified investigations, large-scale search operations and record drug seizures. The data was presented by Police Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler, during an official media briefing. According to ASP Wootler, more than 8.2 million […]
President Launches New Housing Programme for War-Displaced Families, Pledges Development for Northern Province
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has launched a new housing programme aimed at resolving long-standing housing shortages faced by families displaced during the war. Addressing an event in the North, the President noted that while many houses were damaged during the conflict, a significant number remain unreconstructed even years after the war ended. […]
Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, family sources confirmed.
Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, family sources confirmed.
President Commissions 20MW ‘Windscape Mannar’ Wind Power Plant
In a major step toward achieving Sri Lanka’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 20-megawatt Windscape Mannar wind power plant was officially connected to the national grid this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The project marks a milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector, with four of […]
CID Arrests Two in Kegalle Drug Bust Following Central Bank Tip-Off
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken two suspects into custody in connection with drug trafficking following a special operation carried out in the Kegalle area. The arrests stemmed from an investigation launched after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported suspicious transactions detected in the suspects’ bank accounts. During the operation, police also seized […]