Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola

2025-12-15   |   General

A suspect has been detained for having a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition. This arrest was carried out by officers from ...

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Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated

2025-12-15   |   General

The annual budget for the Galle Municipal Council, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was rejected today (15) by a majority vote. The council...

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Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police

2025-12-15   |   General

A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was invo...

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Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested

2025-12-15   |   General

On Monday, December 15, Japanese police announced the arrest of a man linked to the stabbing of two individuals at an entertainment venue in Fukuoka, ...

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Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province

2025-12-15   |   General

Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assista...

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6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu

2025-12-15   |   General

Six people, including two women, were arrested for allegedly digging in a land area in Devi Puram, located in Puthukudiyiruppu, looking for artifacts....

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School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20

2025-12-15   |   General

A tragic bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 20 others. This incident occurred when a bus, whic...

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Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure

2025-12-15   |   General

The main road from Nawalapitiya to Kandy has reopened to vehicles today, the 15th, after being closed for 18 days due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. W...

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Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

2025-12-15   |   General

A bystander has been called a hero after he was filmed tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that left 12 people dead at a Jewish holi...

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Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control

2025-12-15   |   General

A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted ...

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