Janith Madhusankha, alias "Podi Lassie" a high-profile alleged drug trafficker wanted by police in connection with multiple homicides who was arrested in India and brought back to Sri Lanka early this morning (27), has been handed over to the Galle District Crimes Division for further investigation. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (1:06 PM)
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 Court of Appeal has decided to uphold the death sentence imposed on the defendant, Jayasingam Rajeev, alias "Sudakaran," dismissing an appeal he had filed against the sentence handed down by the Colombo High Court for the possession and trafficking of 2.53 grams of heroin. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (2:27 PM)