Janith Madushanka, alias "Podi Lassie", a Sri Lankan underworld figure and alleged drug kingpin wanted by police in connection with several murders, is scheduled to be brought to the island tomorrow (27) morning, more than a year after his arrest in India. MORE..
26 Feb 2026 (9:14 PM)
A total of 14 suspects have been brought back to Sri Lanka without Interpol Red Notices, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler revealed. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (11:31 AM)
Organized criminal and alleged drug trafficker Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, alias "Podi Lassie", has been brought back to Sri Lanka from India by a special police team this morning (27). MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (8:05 AM)
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of Himikama freehold title deeds to the general public will be held in Anuradhapura today (27). MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (11:00 AM)
The Colombo High Court has ordered the further hearing of evidence in the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to be called on March 24. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (2:29 PM)
The official launch of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) facility in Sri Lanka was held at the "Silk Route" passenger terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (1:07 PM)