News Updates
High explosives and detonators found near Kotmale Oya
On information received, the Nawalapitiya Police apprehended a cache of explosives near the Kotmale Oya at Nawalapitiya on Tuesday (July 07) evening.
Another PNB officer accused over drug trafficking arrested
Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested another Police Constable (PC) of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), accused over collaborating with drug peddlers, on Tuesday (July 07).
Wanted PNB inspector in alleged drug racket surrenders
Inspector of Police (IP) Weherawatta Kankanamlage Saman Wasantha Kumara attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), wanted for involving in an alleged drug racket surrendered with the Kadawatha Police this morning (July 07).
Navy rescues a whale
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) recused a stranded whale shark and guided it into the deep sea which was sited close to Ninthaur beach in Kalmunai yesterday (July 06).
STF arrests suspect with 56.46 kg of cannabis at Mulleriyawa
Police Special Task Force (STF) busted a hoard of cannabis weighing over 56 kilograms, prepared for distribution along with a suspect at Kelani-Nadee lane in Mullariyawa on Monday (July 06).
‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19 Fund balance surpasses Rs. 1.4 billion
The ‘ITUKAMA’ COVID-19, Healthcare and Social Security Fund balance has surpassed Rs. 1,448 million.
M.A.H.P. Marasinghe, an 84-year-old female teacher, handed over a sum of Rs. 200,000 yesterday (July 06) to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as her contribution to the fund during President’s visit to Puttalam.
Over 2,000 suspects arrested since July 04
Around 2,120 suspects including 595 warranted persons, who were evading the law, were arrested for possessing drugs, illegal weapons and illicit liquor etc.
A group of Sri Lankans arrive from Jordan
SriLankan Airline flight UL 1710 carrying 230 Sri Lankan expatriates from Jordan, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (July 6), Airport Duty Manager said.
Visionary leadership and effective use of technology helped to control COVID-19 – FM Gunawardena
Visionary political leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the effective use of technology in a whole – of – government approach has enabled Sri Lanka to control the COVID-19 and a wide range of pandemic related issues – said Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena addressing the Virtual Ministerial Conference on ‘Close the Digital Divides: the Digital Response to COVID-19’.
Total of 833 Coronavirus infected sailors recovered
Another four Coronavirus infected sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy have been recovered and sent home, today.
Police arrested and bailed ex-PC member Shivagilingum
Former Northern provincial counsel member M.K. Shivagilingum, who was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police for avoiding court proceedings, has been granted bail by the Point Pedro Magistrate Court, short while ago.
18,553 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 18,553 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 05).
83 Sri Lankan expats arrive from Bahrain
SriLankan Airline flights UL 202 carrying 83 Sri Lankan expatriates, including three infants, arrived in the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Bahrain today (July 05), Airport Duty Manager Janith Vidanapathirana said.
17,764 persons quarantined at Tri-Forces managed centres so far
A total of 17,764 persons have so far left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres, stated the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) today (July 04).
89 more persons leave quarantine centres
Another group of 89 persons left Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres on Friday (July 03).
261 Sri Lankan expatriates arrive from Japan
A total of 261 Sri Lankan expatriates from Japan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Friday (July 03).
Over 2,000 Police cops to trace people without face masks
Over 2,000 Policemen, including those in civil attire, have been deployed in public places of the Western Province to detect persons who are not wearing facemasks.
Navy nabs Rs. 60 million worth of Kerala Cannabis off Mandaithivu
Navy nabbed over 400 kilos of Kerala Cannabis valued over Rs. 60 million during a special operation in the seas off Mandaithivu island in Jaffna, a short while ago.
Prison officials sweep cells for illegal items; recover haul of mobile phones
Continuous search operations conducted in the Welikada Magazine Prison during the past few days since June 27, Prison officials uncovered a haul of illegal items including 16 mobile phones and accessories.
11 PNB officers arrested over possible links with drug dealers
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting interrogations on 11 Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers who are said to have maintained close association with drug racketeers.
Drug peddler nabbed with ice produced before PPD magistrate court
A drug peddler, nabbed with nearly two kilograms of ice (crystal methamphetamine), was to be produced before the Point Pedro (PPD) magistrate court for legal proceedings, yesterday (02), the Police said.
Army disinfects schools in Jaffna
Army troops serving in Jaffna, as a part of its community-centred programme, disinfected a number of schools to make a healthy environment for children before schools start next Monday (July 07).
Police recovered haul of weapons from a safe house at Homagama
Another haul of weapons and ammunition, kept hidden in a safe house, was uncovered by the Police during a raid conducted in Kendalanda, Homagama early this morning (July 02).
SLAF declares open largest aircraft hangar at Ratmalana
The largest ever aircraft hangar of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was declared open by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at SLAF Base at Rathmalana on Wednesday (July 02).
Woman arrested with hand grenades, ammunition and body armours
Police has arrested a woman with ammunition in her possession during a search operation conducted at Pitipana Homagama, today (July 01).