Under the ongoing programme to extradite suspects involved in large-scale crimes while evading arrest abroad, a total of 30 high-profile criminals have been successfully repatriated to the country over the past three years, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler stated. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (3:57 PM)
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on Sunday (Mar 29). MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (1:34 PM)
A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (12:20 PM)
A young actress has been arrested today (30) in connection with an alleged gold necklace fraud and produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate s Court, police stated. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (3:22 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that a 24-hour island-wide token strike will be launched from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (31). MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (4:39 PM)
Two individuals have been arrested for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice ) in the Ganemulla area. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (12:02 PM)