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Sri Lanka police chief to be sacked on parliament panel findings

"The officer in question is guilty of the allegations brought against him"

July 22, 2025 2 min read

Easter Sunday spy chief sacked ahead of Sri Lanka police clean-up

His disciplinary inquiry was conducted by a three-member panel chaired by a retired High Court judge

July 20, 2025 3 min read

US brings Trump's war on fentanyl to Sri Lanka

Radian ASAP machines can quickly identify drugs

July 19, 2025 3 min read

Seismic shift in Sri Lanka police

A three-member inquiry body, appointed by Parliament, is expected to announce its decision soon

July 19, 2025 3 min read
Sri Lanka conducting public awareness drive as AI-cybercrime against women rises: Minister

In 2025, 4,742 cases were reported, with 572 cases resolved, and 4,170 cases still pending investigation or prosecution.

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body arrests military personnel over obtaining bribe from retired official

CIABOC has intensified action against complaints amid criticism from opposition

Sri Lanka investigates wrong “Aswesuma” benefit recipients  

Recipients who got Aswesuma benefits with false information could face legal actions

April 30, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka bans corporal punishment for children

Cabinet approved amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to prohibit corporal punishment in all spheres

Apsara Rodrigo
April 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Bar calls for police minister to be replaced

Minister's statement perpetuates dangerous misconception that justice can be administered arbitrarily

April 29, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka FinMin says to confiscate 112 vehicles imported illegally

112 vehicles worth more than 7 billion rupees: State Minister

April 24, 2024 1 min read

Transparency International files fundamental rights case over medical supplies procurement

Cabinet, health officials, companies involved in supply of Human-IG, Customs, Police, CIABOC, among 66 respondent

April 18, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka Police, Environmental Authority ask public to report noise pollution and burning trash

Police announce environmental damage hotlines 1997 and 1981

April 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka firms expected to start gender equality panels in planned law

Gender Focal Point shall be main point of contact in respective institution with regard to addressing gender issues

Apsara Rodrigo
April 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka bike mounted police learning to shoot from the seat

Team being trained to take aim while riding, IGP says

Apsara Rodrigo
April 17, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka police chief vows to step up fight against crime, drugs; hints to increase resources

Tennakoon claims huge success in fighting against drug menace

April 17, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka minister declines to explain pardon sought for convicted monk

The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims.

Apsara Rodrigo
April 10, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka president wants legal system modernised to facilitate economic growth

He also called for legalising the agreements with the IMF to ensure that the benefits reach the people.

April 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka starts surveying drug addicts as authorities seek public help

The UN has urged Sri Lanka to suspend its Yukthiya drug busting effort citing human rights violations

April 3, 2024 3 min read

Canada funds UNDP, UNFPA project to help victims of sexual violence in Sri Lanka

National guidelines to establish management system to register, monitor, and enhance quality of services for victims

April 3, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka President appoints Wijerathne as new DG for CIABOC with wide powers

New Act has empowered anti-graft body to effectively investigate, prosecute cases of bribery, corruption

April 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches online child sexual abuse reporting portal

3 out of 10 children who are internet users in urban and semi urban areas are being victimized by online perpetrators

March 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Abans says McDonald's local franchisee mainly owned by its MD, not subsidiary  

McDonald's outlets have been closed since the court order which is effective till April 4

March 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Customs sets up internal affairs unit, detects bribery

The two staffers have already been detained following a complaint

March 28, 2024 2 min read

Review of Sri Lanka noise pollution regulations given to Justice Minister

A review of existing laws and regulations on noise pollution in Sri Lanka was conducted by expert committee

March 27, 2024 1 min read

McDonalds gets court order to stop Sri Lanka franchise: report

McDoland's had entered into a Development Agreement with the local franchise on August 21, 1997

Apsara Rodrigo
March 25, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka prisoners earn cash from work programs

A part of their earnings are credited to a bank account

Apsara Rodrigo
March 24, 2024 1 min read