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Shooter who killed ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ recruited through Facebook – Police
Shooter who killed ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ recruited through Facebook – Police
The gunman responsible for the murder of the notorious criminal and drug trafficker known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” was recruited by criminals through Facebook, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manathunga. MORE..
Three suspects remanded over “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder
Three suspects remanded over “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered three suspects who were arrested and detained for interrogations in connection with the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder, to be remanded in custody until March 07, 2025. MORE..
Tipper overturns on Talawakelle-Nuwara Eliya road, causing traffic disruption
Tipper overturns on Talawakelle-Nuwara Eliya road, causing traffic disruption
A tipper truck transporting sand from Mahiyanganaya to Talawakelle was involved in an accident this morning (24), disrupting traffic on the Talawakelle - Nuwara Eliya main road. MORE..
Gal Oya train-elephant collision: ‘Meenagaya’ train operated by unauthorized driver?
Gal Oya train-elephant collision: ‘Meenagaya’ train operated by unauthorized driver?
A tragic train collision that killed seven wild elephants in the Gal Oya area on February 20 has reignited concerns over railway safety and conservation efforts. MORE..
Couple arrested for transporting Kerala Cannabis in Malabe
Couple arrested for transporting Kerala Cannabis in Malabe
Police have arrested a man and a woman for transporting Kerala cannabis in a car on Sunday (23). MORE..
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peiris returns after conquering Antarctic and South American peaks
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peiris returns after conquering Antarctic and South American peaks
Sri Lankan mountaineering champion Johann Peiris arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (Feb. 24) after successfully summiting Mount Vinson in Antarctica and Aconcagua in South America. MORE..
Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite strike over Sri Lankan Navy arrests
Rameswaram fishermen begin indefinite strike over Sri Lankan Navy arrests
Protesting the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and demanding their immediate release, fishermen in Rameswaram have launched an indefinite strike from Monday (February 24). MORE..
Petitions against Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP fixed for trial
Petitions against Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP fixed for trial
The Supreme Court has fixed for hearing the nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE..
Defense Secretary orders immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters
Defense Secretary orders immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says he has issued an order for the immediate arrest of all deserters from the security forces. MORE..
Over 400 kg of Kerala cannabis transported in lorry seized
Over 400 kg of Kerala cannabis transported in lorry seized
Police have seized a stock of over 400 kilograms of Kerala cannabis that was being transported in a lorry at Paranthan. MORE..
Govt. to introduce digital facility to resolve industrial sector issues - Minister
Govt. to introduce digital facility to resolve industrial sector issues - Minister
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, has announced plans to introduce a new digital facility aimed at resolving issues in the industrial sector more efficiently at the district level. MORE..
Suspect who provided firearm used in Kotahena shooting arrested
Suspect who provided firearm used in Kotahena shooting arrested
A suspect allegedly responsible for aiding and abetting the recent shooting incident in the Kotahena area, which claimed the life of one person, has been arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. MORE..
Conservative opposition wins German election and far right 2nd with strongest postwar result
Conservative opposition wins German election and far right 2nd with strongest postwar result
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed. MORE..
Rainy weather expected in parts of the island
Rainy weather expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says rainy weather is expected over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in Hambantota district, from tonight (24) for the next few days. MORE..
Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to ‘step down’ for peace or NATO membership
Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to ‘step down’ for peace or NATO membership
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping that he could exchange his departure for Ukraine’s entry into NATO. MORE..
Shopping mall roof collapse in Peru leaves 6 dead, 78 injured
Shopping mall roof collapse in Peru leaves 6 dead, 78 injured
The collapse of a food court roof at a shopping mall in northwestern Peru killed six people and left at least 78 others injured, the defense minister said Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka govt approval rating soars to 62% in February 2025 – survey
Sri Lanka govt approval rating soars to 62% in February 2025 – survey
The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted by Verité Research. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Warm weather Advisory for tomorrow (24) in several provinces and districts in the country. MORE..
Special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic after Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic after Sinhala and Tamil New Year
President Anura Kumara Disanayake announced that a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will be held for the general public after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
No decision taken yet on police protection for MPs – Public Security Minister
No decision taken yet on police protection for MPs – Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that the government has not yet made a decision regarding assigning police personnel to provide security to Members of Parliament (MPs). MORE..
Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right
Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right
Germans were voting in a national election on Sunday that is expected to restore power to Friedrich Merz’s conservatives while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is forecast to achieve its best result yet in Europe’s ailing economic powerhouse. MORE..
24-hour detention order obtained on 3 suspects in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
24-hour detention order obtained on 3 suspects in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
The three suspects arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) yesterday (22) in connection with the killing of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ have been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..
Higher education for children with special needs to be prioritized - PM
Higher education for children with special needs to be prioritized - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that special attention will be given to the higher education of children with special needs under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Govt to implement key measures to revitalize Sri Lanka’s tea industry
Govt to implement key measures to revitalize Sri Lanka’s tea industry
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Samantha Vidyarathna, stated that a considerable financial allocation has been made for the development of the tea industry in 2025. MORE..
NPP MP hits out at Deputy Minister’s comments toward female opposition MP
NPP MP hits out at Deputy Minister’s comments toward female opposition MP
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne has expressed her strong objection regarding the ‘unparliamentary’ language used by Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage towards Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne in Parliament yesterday. MORE..
