The CID has launched a comprehensive investigation into a request made by former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon for protection, citing threats to his life. Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said that an inquiry is now underway following Tennakoon’s formal request to the...
Sri Lanka completed their fourth highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs and subjected South Africa to a second successive defeat in the tri-series in Colombo. A record fourth wicket stand of 128 between Kavisha Dilhari and Harshitha Samarawickrema,...
A 27-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs has died while in the custody of the Kosgoda Police, raising serious concerns over possible police misconduct.
The deceased, Tharindu Siriwardene De Soysa, a resident of Hataramanhandiya in...
Parliament is scheduled to convene on 8 and 9 May, according to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. The schedule was finalised during a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (2 May), chaired by Speaker Dr...
By Dr Damenda Porage
In the vast and vibrant tapestry of ancient Indian thought, a profound and unifying thread weaves its way through diverse philosophical systems: the unwavering emphasis on compassion—a deep-seated empathy that extends beyond the self to embrace...
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour One-Day passport issuance service will not be available on 5, 6, and 7 May.
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated that the decision was made due to limitations...
Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, Professor Sunil Shantha, announced that a three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the death of an undergraduate student from the Faculty of Technology.
He stated that he had instructed the committee to submit its...
Videos circulating on social media show buses carrying supporters to the National People’s Power (NPP) Labour Day (1 May) rally at Galle Face in Colombo stopping on expressways to have meals.
Although stopping vehicles and disembarking on expressways is prohibited...
Suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon has reportedly requested police protection, citing threats to his life, allegedly from underworld figure Kanjipani Imran, several daily newspapers have reported today (2 May).
Accordingly, Tennakoon submitted a written request to Acting IGP...
Party leaders are scheduled to meet today in the Parliamentary complex to fix a date for the resumption of the debate on the Batalanda Commission report.The Committee on Parliamentary Business is scheduled to meet today from 9.30 am.
A decision...