The National Police Commission has approved the appointment of Senior DIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne as the Senior DIG in charge of Police Administration.
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Police have appealed for public assistance to identify a suspect wanted over an incident in Arugam Bay, where a foreign woman reported an attempt of sexual assault. According to police, the woman had posted a video online showing the suspect engaging in indecent sexual behaviour, prompting the Pottuvil Police to begin investigations into the incident, which reportedly occurred on the 25th. Police urged anyone with information on the suspect to contact the Pottuvil Police Station via 063 2248022 or the Officer-in-Charge on 071 8591168. (Newswire) The post Police seek public support to identify man seen in foreign woman’s video appeared…
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over a remark made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, claiming that a key comment was deliberately excluded from the official record of the event.
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament this afternoon (15) that officiala from parliament secretariat traveling abroad more frequently than necessary. He noted that while some officials have made multiple foreign trips, they have not presented a single effective proposal for the benefit of the country. Rathnayake added that although there are capable officers in Parliament, many have never visited a foreign country. He also pointed out that a small group of officials remain in Parliament who are only concerned about privileges, emphasizing that this Parliament is subject to the mandate of the people. On the issue…
China has warned its citizens against traveling to Japan as it escalates a backlash over comments by the country’s prime minister about the island of Taiwan.
A 28-year-old former soldier, suspected of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old schoolgirl, has reportedly taken his own life by hanging himself, police said.
A demand letter seeking Rs. 10 billion in compensation has been issued against SLPP activist Mahinda Pathirana over an alleged defamatory statement made against Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was recently honored with a skyscraper in Dubai named after him.
After meeting Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, said that Sri Lanka has looked up to Gujarat’s development ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister there. Colonne, while speaking to reporters, drew similarities between Sri Lanka and Gujarat as maritime states and nations, highlighting areas of cooperation. “I conveyed to the Chief Minister the greetings of the President of Sri Lanka, who visited India in December last year. And I also conveyed the greetings of the government and people of Sri Lanka. I explained to him that the people of Sri…
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has imposed fresh maximum retail prices on several canned fish varieties in an effort to curb price volatility and strengthen regulatory oversight across the food sector.
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, speaking in Parliament, disclosed the foreign travel expenditure of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to the details presented, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe made 24 overseas trips during 2022–2024, accompanied by 385 participants in total. The combined cost of these visits amounted to Rs. 1,007.346 million. This included four trips in 2022 costing Rs. 129.31 million, 16 trips in 2023 costing Rs. 577.9 million, and five trips in 2024 at a cost of Rs. 300 million. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in contrast, has undertaken eight foreign visits from December 2024 to September 2025.…
Chennai Super Kings have decided to release Matheesha Pathirana into the auction pool, just a year after retaining him for Rs 13 crore last year. The Indian Express understands that the franchise continues to have concern around Pathirana’s fitness and the sort of impact his slightly remodelled action has caused to his bowling and given the uncertainty, releasing him to the auction pool will give them an opportunity to strengthen the squad.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headquarters in Pelawatte is not linked to the government but a place where we discuss our political stability and where our party makes all political decisions,’’ Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.
Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri, while firing allegations against ruling party members, said a certain deputy minister lives in an apartment valued Rs.500 million, and asked who donated it to him. However, he did not mention the deputy minister’s name.
Rajasthan Royals have made a significant reshuffle of their squad, releasing the Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, along with Fazalhaq Farooqi, among the overseas players. On the domestic front, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Kunal Rathore, and Kumar Kartikeya have also been released, with Madhwal having the most IPL experience, primarily with Mumbai Indians. Hasaranga and Theekshana joined Rajasthan Royals during the 2025 IPL mega auction held in Jeddah. Hasaranga was acquired for ₹5.25 crore, bringing a wealth of T20 experience with his leg-spin and handy lower-order batting. He had previously represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers…
Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake, who was serving as the acting SDIG in charge of the Police Administration Division, has been removed from that position following disciplinary action by the National Police Commission. However, Pathinayake will continue to serve as the SDIG responsible for the Central Province. Following this change, the National Police Commission has approved the appointment of SDIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne, in charge of the Western Province, to the acting SDIG post for the Police Administration Division. With Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya currently on an overseas visit, SDIG Sanjeewa Dharmaratne is also performing duties as…
Pakistan’s parliament has voted to give army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir new powers and lifetime immunity from arrest and prosecution, a move that critics say paves the way towards autocracy.
A select committee will be appointed to look into the holding of Provincial Council elections and the system as a whole, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today.
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement raising concerns over President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s comments at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, particularly his remark that “a crown did not fall on our head by drifting down a drain.” The UNP notes that this specific statement, made during the President’s speech at the commemoration, was omitted from the official press release titled “Remarks by Comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma.” The party alleges that this omission was deliberate. The statement further questions whether the President was hinting at reviving forms of governance linked…