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Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested over bribery allegations
Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested over bribery allegations
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over several bribery allegations.
Priyantha Weerasooriya assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) has assumed duties as the 37th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka a short while ago at Police Headquarters, Colombo 02. MORE..
| August 14, 2025 9:06 am
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. MORE..
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha today
10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha today
A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of the Gampaha District today (14), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
Gunshots fired into air in front of house in Muthuhenawatte
Gunshots fired into air in front of house in Muthuhenawatte
Two masked individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle at around 10 p.m. last night (13), in front of a house in the Nadun Uyana area of Muthuhenawatte, have fired shots into the air before fleeing the scene. MORE..
Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26
Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26
A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized Wednesday in international waters off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people and leaving about a dozen missing, the Italian coast guard and U.N. agencies said. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
One person injured in shooting in Hanwella
One person injured in shooting in Hanwella
A shooting incident has been reported in the Thunnana area within the Hanwella police division last night (13), police stated. MORE..
Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave
Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “allow” Palestinians to leave during an upcoming military offensive in some of the territory’s most populated areas. MORE..
‘Kandalame Hadakaraya’ dies despite months of treatment for gunshot wound
‘Kandalame Hadakaraya’ dies despite months of treatment for gunshot wound
The majestic tusker popularly known as ‘Kandalame Hadakaraya’, who had been receiving treatment at the Kandalama Reservoir for over six months, has reportedly died this afternoon (13). MORE..
“Clean Sri Lanka” initiative launched in Northern Province
“Clean Sri Lanka” initiative launched in Northern Province
The Clean Sri Lanka initiative, a flagship government programme aimed at building a thriving nation and a beautiful life, was launched in the Northern Province today (13), with a district-level event in Jaffna. MORE..
Ravindra Pathmapriya assumes duties as General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways
Ravindra Pathmapriya assumes duties as General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways
Ravindra Pathmapriya, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, has assumed duties as the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Detention orders issued for suspect arrested over former Homagama PS member’s murder
Detention orders issued for suspect arrested over former Homagama PS member’s murder
Police have obtained detention orders to question the suspect arrested in connection with the murder of a former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, which occurred in Meegoda yesterday. MORE..
‘AI for Transforming Public Service’: special workshops for ministerial staff
‘AI for Transforming Public Service’: special workshops for ministerial staff
A special series of workshops on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for ministerial staff officers will be held on August 15, 16 and 23 at the Temple Trees, with the aim of transforming the public service into a more productive and efficient sector. MORE..
Zelenskiy heads to Berlin for online meeting with Trump, European leaders
Zelenskiy heads to Berlin for online meeting with Trump, European leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to Berlin on Wednesday for a German-hosted virtual meeting with Donald Trump and European leaders, two days before the U.S. president meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. MORE..
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital remanded
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital remanded
Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe who was arrested on bribery charges earlier today (13), has been remanded until August 19. MORE..
Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya appointed as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
Priyantha Weerasooriya has been appointed as the 37th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Five Chinese cybercrime suspects detained at BIA and deported
Five Chinese cybercrime suspects detained at BIA and deported
Five Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to enter Sri Lanka to engage in cybercrime activities have been arrested today (13) by officers of the Immigration and Emigration Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. MORE..
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe arrested
Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe arrested
Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe, has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Minuwangoda
Shooting incident reported in Minuwangoda
A shooting incident has been reported in Pathaduwana, Minuwangoda, at around noon today (13), police stated. MORE..
Suspects in murder of former Homagama PS member to be produced in court
Suspects in murder of former Homagama PS member to be produced in court
The suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, which occurred in Meegoda yesterday, are scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..
Govt keen to increase export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030
Govt keen to increase export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030
Another round of discussions has been held to review and address challenges in achieving the government’s target of increasing export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030. MORE..
Woman flees after defrauding job seekers promising employment in Japan
Woman flees after defrauding job seekers promising employment in Japan
A number of complaints have been lodged against a woman from Mount Lavinia, who had defrauded people of money by claiming she could find employment in Japan. MORE..
Special discussion to be held tomorrow aimed at uniting the entire opposition
Special discussion to be held tomorrow aimed at uniting the entire opposition
A special discussion is scheduled to be held tomorrow (14) with the participation of several opposition political parties. MORE..
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai
A total of 110 kilograms and 600 grams of Kerala cannabis have been seized in Pesalai, Talaimannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..