New Chief Justice and Acting IGP appointed
President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Attorney General Jayantha Jayasuriya as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, Jayasuriya was sworn…
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Kalmunai explosions: Troops find 15 bodies inside the hideout, two gunmen killed in retaliatory attacks
Fifteen dead bodies have been found at a house where several explosions took place in Kalmunai Friday night, the Police…
US Embassy in Colombo warns more attacks in Sri Lanka possible this weekend
The United States embassy in Colombo warned the American citizens to remain vigilant and avoid large crowds and places of…
Urgent search missions in Colombo
The police have set up roadblocks within the Colombo city and are currently searching suspicious vehicles and individuals, says the…
Two persons and van arrested in Warakapola
Two suspects have been arrested along with suspicious van bearing the number plate SG PH 3779 by the Warakapola Police,…
FBI to assist in Easter Day attack investigations
A spokesperson of the Embassy of the United States of America has confirmed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),…
24 suspects arrested in connection with Easter bombings
ri Lanka Police says that 24 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the series of explosions in…
Van used to transport attackers taken into custody
Colombo (News1st) – According to a release issued by the Police Headquarters, officers attached to the Wellawatte police have apprehended…
Island-wide police curfew with immediate effect
Police curfew has been implemented island-wide with immediate effect. The curfew will be in effect until further notice, stated Police…
Sri Lanka improves in press freedom climbing 5 notches in World Press Freedom Index
According to a leading survey, Sri Lanka showed significant improvement in press freedom this year ranking 5 notches higher than…