American arrested in Beliatta with cannabis plants

Police hunt for female suspect over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

The Police are continuing to hunt for a female suspect wanted over the murder of underworld criminal Ganemulla Sanjeewa. The female was seen in the court premises when the shooting took place and fled soon after. The suspect has been identified as Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi, a 25-year-old resident of Negombo. The assassin had disguised himself as a lawyer and entered the court premises and carried out the shooting. He fled the scene after the murder but was arrested later and has been d

24 Feb, 2025

Sri Lanka to establish gambling regulation authority

The Sri Lankan Government has decided to establish a Gambling Regulation Authority to standardize gambling institutions in the country. Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers had been granted at their meeting held on 26.06.2023 to establish the Gambling Regulation Authority as an independent establishment with a broad and complete subject arena to standardize gambling institutions, minimize social damage, promotion of tourism sector and ensure economic growth. The Legal Draftsman has informed th

25 Feb, 2025

Government to settle SriLankan Airlines cases filed in foreign courts

The Government is looking to settle cases filed against SriLankan Airlines in foreign courts, a Deputy Minister said on Tuesday. Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma told Parliament that politics and corruption had ruined the airline. He said that corruption had resulted legal action being taken against the airline in foreign courts. The Deputy Minister said that the Government has allocated funds through the 2025 budget to settle some of those cases. He said t

25 Feb, 2025