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IGP Identifies Organised Crime, Drugs and Traffic Discipline as Key Police Challenges
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has identified combating organised crime, curbing the drug menace and maintaining traffic discipline as the three main challenges currently facing the Sri Lanka Police. He made the remarks while speaking at the opening of the new official residence for the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Buttala Police Station in […]
Gnanasara Thero Arrested by Colombo Crimes Division
Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was subject to an arrest warrant, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at the Thiniyawala Aranya Senasanaya in Kalutara, Sri Lanka Police said. Police stated that the arrest was carried out in accordance with a warrant issued for his arrest and production before court. The warrant […]
Minuwangoda Magistrate’s Court Registrar Remanded Until October 6
The Registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate’s Court, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until October 6. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering facts presented by the Bribery Commission when the case was taken up. The Registrar was […]
Public Can Send Questions Directly to Minister Through WhatsApp Voice Messages
The public can now send questions, requests for clarification and suggestions regarding the services of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development directly to the Minister through WhatsApp voice messages. The initiative, titled “Ask Handun,” allows members of the public to send voice messages to 077 554 1646 on matters related to the Ministry’s services. According to the announcement, […]
Inmate Transfers to Bogambara Prison Commence
The transfer of inmates to Bogambara Prison has commenced, with 100 inmates already relocated to the facility, according to Prisons Media Spokesperson Chenaka Palletanne. He said approximately 1,000 inmates from the Colombo Remand Prison and Magazine Remand Prison will be temporarily transferred to Bogambara Prison. The spokesperson added that around 25,000 remand suspects are currently […]
Three Police Teams Deployed to Investigate Ahungalla Shooting
Three police teams have been deployed to investigate the shooting death of the younger brother of an organised criminal known as “Loku Patti” in Ahungalla. Police said the Elpitiya Division Crime Investigation Bureau, Galle Division Crime Bureau and Ahungalla Police are conducting investigations into the incident. The victim was shot dead in the Welikanda area […]
Sri Lanka Begins Projects to Expand Fuel Storage Capacity
Foundation stones were laid today in Muthurajawela for several projects aimed at expanding Sri Lanka’s fuel storage capacity, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to the President’s Media Division, the projects include the construction of a 21-kilometre pipeline to transport aviation fuel from Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. Construction has […]
Colombo–Kandy Train Services Expected to Resume in January
Sri Lanka Railways says plans are underway to resume train services between Colombo and Kandy in January. Speaking to News 1st, Sri Lanka Railways General Manager Raveendra Pathmapriya said steps have been taken to resume train services to Peradeniya and Gampola from tomorrow. He added that approximately Rs. 1 billion has been spent on construction […]