A Sub-Inspector attached to the Kompannavidiya Police Station was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) near the Fort Magistrate s Court premises for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 100,000.

24 Jul 2025 (6:28 PM)

A 28-year-old Chinese national suspected of involvement in an international cybercrime ring was arrested by the Border Surveillance Unit of the Department of Immigration and Emigration upon his arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. MORE..

24 Jul 2025 (5:21 PM)

At least 11 civilians were killed Thursday when Thailand and Cambodia exchanged airstrikes, rockets and artillery fire, in a dramatic escalation of a long-running border row. MORE..

24 Jul 2025 (5:18 PM)

India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a five-year gap as the two countries continue to explore ways to mend their strained relationship. MORE..

24 Jul 2025 (4:31 PM)

Companies and institutions have no legal provisions to impose additional charges ranging from 2.5% to 3% on customers for transactions made using credit or debit cards, the Director of Payments and Settlements at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Vasantha Alwis has stated. MORE..

24 Jul 2025 (4:20 PM)

The government of Japan has signed an agreement to continue its scholarship programme for executive-level government officials in Sri Lanka. MORE..

24 Jul 2025 (3:11 PM)