The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed against the death sentence by drug kingpin Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda , who was sentenced to death in connection with heroin trafficking. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (5:17 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have issued a new directive requiring licence holders of firearm to present their weapons for inspection every six months as part of licence renewal procedures for 2026. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (7:04 PM)
Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in the Army, at the Army Headquarters. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (8:01 PM)
An individual known as �Dubai Sudda� has been arrested in Kaduwela over allegations of recruiting Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova using tourist visas. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (6:30 PM)
The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed by imprisoned former Minister Nalin Fernando, seeking the dismissal of an indictment served against him by the Attorney General in connection with the �carrom board case,� be called on June 17 for the verification of facts. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (5:45 PM)
The driver of the cab involved in the fatal accident at the Meegoda junction where six persons were killed, has been remanded until June 16. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (4:01 PM)