A man on trial accused of shooting dead Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has admitted to his murder.
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A viral video circulating on social media showing a conversation between a Sri Lankan woman and an official of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) at the Bandaranaike International Airport is from 2023, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe clarified.
Police have arrested a female lawyer on charges of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. Police said the suspect, who is a practicing attorney-at-law, is accused of assisting Ishara Sewwandi — a key suspect in the killing — by providing her with a forged lawyer’s identity card. Investigations revealed that the fake ID was used to mislead authorities and facilitate the suspect’s movements. (Newswire) The post Lawyer arrested for aiding ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder suspect appeared first on Newswire.
Belavia – Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of the Republic of Belarus, launched direct flights between Minsk and Mattala today, marking a significant step in strengthening air connectivity between Belarus and Sri Lanka.
The Southern Province has recorded the highest number of student drug addicts and underworld activities in the country, while over 230,000 school students in the Colombo District have also fallen victim to drug addiction, Prisons Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe revealed.
Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has called for the urgent establishment of an Investigations and Raids Unit within the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to strengthen oversight and accountability.
All arrangements have been finalized to hold the Presidential Media Awards 2025 at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo on November 11 The awards ceremony aims to recognize and appreciate the contribution of Sri Lankan journalists and media professionals in fostering a credible and innovative media culture in the country. A special media briefing on the event was held with the participation of Deputy Minister of Mass Media Kaushalya Ariyaratne, who stated that the awards highlight the government’s commitment to strengthening responsible journalism while encouraging excellence across print, electronic, and digital media platforms. The Presidential Media Awards is…
A woman who attempted to enter the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court premises carrying a fake pistol has been remanded until November 4, following her arrest and court appearance today (28). According to reports, the woman, identified as Deepika Mudali Herath, also known as Lakshmi, was apprehended yesterday (27) after court security officers discovered what appeared to be a pistol inside her handbag during a routine inspection. Police investigations revealed that she is a resident of Notelpitiya, Tangalle, though her National Identity Card listed the same Tangalle address while she claimed to currently reside in Meegoda. She had reportedly told officers that…
Thirty-five malaria cases were reported in Sri Lanka up to September 2025, with one fatality recorded, according to Dr. Indiwari Gunaratne, Community Physician of the Anti-Malaria Campaign. She said that 83% of the patients were men, and 80% were Sri Lankan nationals who had contracted the disease abroad before returning home. “About 77% of these patients were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for cerebral malaria — a severe and potentially fatal form that can cause multi-organ complications,” Dr. Gunaratne explained. She noted that 86% of the patients have made a full recovery without any complications. Dr. Gunaratne added…
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of four new high court premises in Colombo 7 with immediate effect. This move aims to support the Ministry of Justice and National Integration in executing its activities under the Anti-Corruption National Action Plan (2025–2029).
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) welcomed two new international carriers this week, marking a major boost for Sri Lanka’s southern aviation and tourism sectors ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season. Red Wings Airlines, Russia Red Wings Airlines, one of Russia’s ten largest carriers specializing in scheduled and charter operations, commenced its winter service to Mattala on 28 October 2025. The airline will operate six weekly Boeing 777-200 flights, each with a 412-seat capacity, with one additional flight every ten days. The inaugural flight for the season arrived at 12.10 p.m. with 402 international tourists and was greeted with a water…
Sri Lanka has launched a nationwide initiative to map all small-scale rubber plantations using geographic coordinates in order to comply with new European Union regulations on deforestation-free imports.
Three suspects, including a gunman wanted for three murders in the Southern Province were arrested with heroin worth Rs. 2.5 million in Anuradhapura.
The post-mortem has revealed that the death of the British national who was celebrating his daughter’s 34th birthday while hiking at Ella Rock has been due to a sudden heart attack.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will discuss the proposed joint opposition campaign and will make a final decision of being a part of it after studying the situation, MP Kavinda Jayawardene said today.
A video circulating on social media showing a conversation between a Sri Lankan woman and an official of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) at Bandaranaike International Airport is from 2023, according to SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. He said the incident occurred during a period when special operations were conducted to prevent Sri Lankans from traveling to Myanmar and Thailand on visit visas, as a part of various scams. The conversation took place during one of those periods, he added. The matter was discussed at the weekly Cabinet media briefing, where Minister Vijitha Herath said he would look…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US $2.7 million contribution from global fashion brand Michael Kors to strengthen Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme.
The Secured Transactions Register (STR) was soft-launched at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, marking a new era in enabling collateral-based lending using movable and intangible assets such as equipment, inventory, crops, and intellectual property. Developed by the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) and governed by the newly established Secured Transactions Registration Authority (STRA) under the Secured Transactions Act No. 17 of 2024, this initiative aims to empower MSMEs with greater access to affordable finance and foster economic resilience. (CBSL) The post Secured Transactions Register (STR) soft-launched appeared first on Newswire.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by Sugath Janaka Fernando, the owner of Isolace Biotech Pharma, who is facing serious allegations of importing substandard antibody vaccines into the country.
The Sri Lanka Police have launched a special investigation into the Police officers involved in the arrest of the suspect wanted over the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, it was reported. According to the Police Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, the probe has been launched, focused on the recording and publishing of video footage on social media of the arrest. He further said that the IGP has focused special attention on the matter and has instructed the probe to be conducted under a special investigation unit. The Police Spokesman noted that presenting a suspect in a case…