News Updates
169 Sri Lankan expatriates arrived Sri Lanka
A group of 169 Sri Lankan expatriates who were stranded overseas for months due to coronavirus pandemic, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, this morning (August 21).
Police arrest female with 49kg of cannabis from Kilinochchi
The Police has arrested a female with 49 kilograms and 700 grams of cannabis during a raid conducted in Paranthan, Kilinochchi, yesterday (August 20).
SLN foils another turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 807 kilos of turmeric packed in 14 gunny sacks in two cases with four suspects along with two dingy boats during their attempts to smuggle into the country via Daluwa, Norochcholai and Vankalai in Mannar, yesterday (Aug 18).
Police arrest four persons with heroin
The Police on Tuesday (Aug 18), have arrested four suspects for possessing heroin in separate incidents at Dematagoda, Padukka and Nittambuwa in the Western Province.
394 Sri Lankans arrived from Doha, Dubai and United Kingdom
Qatar Airways flight - QR 668 - carrying 394 Sri Lankans from Doha, Qatar arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), today morning (Aug 19).
STF nabs three persons transporting 128 counterfeit note bundles
The Special Task Force (STF) nabbed three persons in possession of counterfeit currency at the Galwana Area in Mulleriyawa, Colombo, last evening (Aug 17).
15 prison officers interdicted, 21 transferred during last two months
Commissioner of Prisons (Administration/ Rehabilitation and Skill Development) Chandana Ekanayaka said 15 prison officers have been interdicted from the service while 21 others have been transferred during the past two months from June 10 upto now.
SLN Hospital to deliver medicine to patient’s door-step
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has introduced a new program to distribute monthly medicine quota to the families of naval personnel killed, wounded and went missing in action and retired and serving naval personnel including their family members from today.
Police nabs Rs. 200 million worth ‘MDMA’ drug haul from Ambalangoda
Police arrested a person with 12 kilos of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth over Rs. 200 million stored in Patabandimulla area, Ambalangoda during a special operation, last evening (15).
Police cautious parents on drug rackets using inhalers
Police have busted a drug racket using inhalers that distributed among school children recently, Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said, today (Aug 16).
420 Sri Lankans to arrive at BIA from Dubai
EK 2528 Emirates flight carrying 420 Sri Lankans, from Dubai, is scheduled to arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 4.20 p.m. today (Aug 16), Airport Duty Manager said.
Coronavirus recoveries increase to 2,658
The total Coronavirus recoveries has increased to 2,658 with 12 more patients being recovered and discharged from hospitals on Friday (August 14).
STF nabs illegal firearms 'Mini-Factory'
The Special Task Force (STF) raided a 'mini-factory' that manufactured illegal firearms - shotguns, live rounds and equipment used for firearm manufacturing- in Madagangoda, Walasmulla and has taken the owner into the custody, last evening (Aug 12).
2,646 Coronavirus positives recovered and discharged from hospitals
The total recovered Coronavirus positives rose to 2646 with 08 persons being recovered and discharged from hospitals during the last 24-hours,
SLN foils 6,381 kilos of turmeric smuggling racket via sea
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 13 suspects with 6,381 kilos of turmeric, during an attempt to smuggle into the island via western seas, yesterday (11).
Navy nabs 275 kilos of kerala cannabis off Point Pedro
Navy nabbed over 275 kilos of kerala cannabis during a special raid carried out at the seas off Point Pedro, Jaffna yesterday (11).
Police foils antiquities theft attempt in Hali-Ela
Hali-Ela Police nabbed five persons following an attempt to exhume antiquities in Uduwara, Hali-Ela area, following a tip-off last evening (11).
Army troops clear debris
Soldiers attached to the 19 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) cleared the debris of the landslide hit Maussakele road that blocked the transportation of the Mohini Ella, Maussakele, Nuwara Eliya.
Facebook party : 20 youths arrested
Police arrested 20 people, including a hotel owner and five women, during a raid carried out at a Facebook party, where they had used illegal drugs, last evening (9).
Total Coronavirus recoveries rise to 2,579
The total Coronavirus patients recovered and discharged from hospitals has risen to 2,579 so far.
SLN opens RO plant at Panama Bodhirukkarama Temple
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has installed a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant, at the ancient Bodhirukkarama Viharaya in Panama, yesterday (7).
15ft high new fence at Welikada Prison, soon
Preparations are underway to construct a 15- feet high new security fence at the Welikada Prison.
Injured Sri Lankans in Beirut explosions rose to 14
The total number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has risen to 14, Foreign Relations Ministry said yesterday (Aug 07).
SLN introduces a floating damage control simulator
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) introduced a newly designed damage control platform to the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla, Trincomalee for their training purposes during a brief ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) recently (5 Aug).
Ten Sri Lankans injured in Beirut explosions
The number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has increased to 10 persons, said Foreign Relations Ministry yesterday (Aug 06).