Indictments were served at the Matara High Court today (07) against eight suspects, including former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, in connection with the fatal shooting that took place on December 31, 2023, at a hotel in the Pelana area of Weligama.

Pradeep Kariyawasam, who is former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake’s husband and also former Chairman of the National Savings Bank (NSB), has been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission.

Two individuals who pleaded guilty in connection with a case involving the stockpiling of explosives and other prohibited materials on a property in the Lacto Watta area of Wanathawilluwa in 2019 have been sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones early on Wednesday, Yemen's Transport Ministry said, as fighting intensified across several fronts

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been brought to the Bribery Commission.

Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organisation, who is serving a prison sentence, has been brought before court again today.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested.

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is currently being questioned at her residence by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Wednesday, just weeks before an election in which the deadliest day in the country's history will be front and centre.

The Petroleum Dealers' Association has urged the government to take immediate action to ensure a continuous supply of fuel to filling stations.

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France, as a wave of protests by high-school pupils spread to their parents, university students and unions.

Sri Lanka’s current requirements and priority areas where further assistance from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime could provide the greatest benefit were the main focus of discussions between Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and a visiting UNODC delegation.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested with 100 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in Dematagoda, police stated.

A peaceful protest is scheduled to be held at the Colombo Court Complex today (07) in opposition to steps reportedly being taken by the Department of Prisons regarding the clothing worn by Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against increased supplies of Middle East crude.

Two individuals who allegedly posed as doctors using forged documents have been arrested by officers of the Walana Central Anti Vice Striking Force along with a stock of medicines.

A private passenger bus traveling from Nikaweratiya to Anuradhapura veered off the A09 road and collided with a tree in the Galkulama area within the Thirappane Police Division early this morning (07).

Fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western and Southern provinces today (07), the Department of Meteorology said.