Two more suspects connected to the assassination of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” have been arrested and remanded until 7 March by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
The suspects were taken into custody by the Colombo Crime Division...
Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya revealed today (22 February) that authorities had received reports of security threats against alleged drug kingpin ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was fatally shot at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex.
Weerasuriya made this statement in response...
President Anura Kumara Disanayake expressed confidence in the substantial opportunities for innovation in our country, stating that Sri Lanka aims to pave a new path in digitalization by the year 2030.
He said that the government’s aspiration is to elevate...
The Sri Lanka police are known for their swift post-crime response, which however is selective in most cases. On Wednesday (19), they failed to protect an underworld character brought to the Colombo Magistrate’s court. Ganemulle Sanjeewa was shot while...
A man was shot and killed by a gunman who arrived on a motorcycle with an accomplice at Galpoththa Junction in Kotahena this evening (21), police said.
The suspects were apprehended by the Grandpass Police while attempting to flee and...
A Spanish high court on Thursday found him guilty of sexual assault over an unwelcome kiss by player Jenny Hermoso and fined him more than 10,000 euros ($10,434.00), but he was released on bail.
Prosecutors had asked for a prison...
Sri Lanka’s tea exports for January 2025 were 19.37 million kilograms, reflecting a growth of 0.61 million kilograms compared to the same period in 2024, when exports were 18.76 million kilograms.
The increase was mainly due to strong performance of...
The government is optimistic about meeting its revenue targets under the tax reforms introduced in the 2024 budget if the economy expands beyond the projections set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
He stressed that the government aims to meet...
Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero, who was appointed as Chancellor of Rajarata University on 10 February, has resigned from the position.
In his resignation letter to the President’s Secretary, the Thero stated that if his appointment had caused distress, disagreement,...
by Dr. Ranil Senanayake
The Oxygen that is present in the air that we breathe is the birth right of every organism that lives on this planet. It is free for everyone. However, the action of some to take out...