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Man arrested over illegal sale of 3,755 cannabis-infused pills
A suspect has been arrested with 3,755 cannabis-infused ‘Madana Modaka’ pills that were allegedly prepared for sale targeting schoolchildren. Officers attached to the Nuwara Eliya Police Anti-Vice Unit arrested the suspect last afternoon…
Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike, sets conditions to end fast
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, is continuing the hunger strike, according to reports. Relatives and his legal…
Colombo HC hands 16 year rigorous imprisonment on Sarana Gunawardena
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was found guilty on four counts of corruption charges, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for each count by the Colombo High Court.
Accordingly, the court ordered a total…
No reason to halt Easter Sunday Attack investigations, says Catholic Church
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has called for ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks to continue without interruption, stressing that no political influence should be allowed to hinder the search for the…
Three-day special dengue control programme launched across 12 districts
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has launched a three-day special dengue prevention and control programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. The programme will be conducted from June 8 to June 10, covering 72 Medical Officer…
CoPF to examine Treasury report on USD 2.5 million cyber fraud incident today
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to meet this afternoon (08) under the chairmanship of MP Harsha de Silva.The committee is expected to discuss the controversial transfer of USD 2.5 million in Treasury funds, which was…
Protest begins in Colombo over claims of inhumane treatment of Suresh Sallay in custody
A protest organised by several opposition political parties, condemning the alleged inhumane and cruel treatment of the detained former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Maj. Gen. (Retd) Suresh Sallay, has commenced today (08)…
Suresh Sallay remains hospitalized; Sallay’s mother joins Fort protest
Former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, yesterday (07) while in remand custody under a detention order, is still receiving treatment,…
Central Bank promotes digital payments across Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has organised a digital payment promotional programme in Trincomalee with the participation of Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Governor of CBSL, and other senior officials of CBSL.
The programme targets…
30 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prisons return to Chennai
A total of 30 Indian fishermen who were released from Sri Lankan prisons have reached Chennai today (02).
The fishermen from Rameswaram and Karaikal were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for trespassing into international waters.
They…