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Police Launch Investigation into Reckless Bus Driving Incident in Madampe.

May 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Authorities in Madampe have initiated legal action against a private bus driver following a viral video depicting dangerous overtaking. The driver is currently undergoing medical testing, and the bus has been taken into police custody for inspection.

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Police Launch Investigation into Reckless Bus Driving Incident in Madampe

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Three Suspects Apprehended Following Grisly Ambalantota Revenge Killing.

May 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Legal Scrutiny Intensifies Following Irregularities in Ex-SriLankan CEO Bail Process.

May 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM

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Politics

Understanding the Mechanisms of Parliamentary Control Over Public Finances.

An exploration of how parliamentary systems maintain oversight of national finances, detailing the legislative processes involved in budgetary approval and fiscal accountability.

May 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM

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Government Evaluates Potential Consolidation of Sri Lanka Police Network

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May 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Government Evaluates Potential Consolidation of Sri Lanka Police Network.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has indicated that the government is reviewing the necessity of certain police stations as part of a nationwide restructuring plan, citing an excess in the current number of operational facilities.

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Local News

Sri Lanka Police Launch Major Crackdown on Unsafe and Illicit Vehicle Modifications.

May 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Sri Lanka Police have initiated a nationwide campaign to identify and penalize vehicles with unauthorized modifications, emphasizing that such alterations compromise road safety and public order.

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Local News

Sri Lanka Police Issue Urgent Advisory to Property Owners Amid Rising Tenant Fraud.

Sri Lanka Police have issued a directive urging property owners to strictly vet tenants, citing a rise in organized criminal activities, particularly online financial fraud orchestrated by foreign nationals in rented premises.

May 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM

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Urgent Need for Financial Oversight: Addressing Recent Lapses in State Fiscal Management.

May 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM

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Sri Lanka Police Heighten Vigilance Against Foreign-Led Cybercrime Syndicates.

May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Police Officer Taken into Custody Following Alleged Multi-Million Rupee Reward Fund Fraud

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May 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM

Police Officer Taken into Custody Following Alleged Multi-Million Rupee Reward Fund Fraud.

A Mount Lavinia Police constable has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over Rs. 3.5 million from the Police Reward Fund, sparking a broader investigation into the financial oversight of the department.

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Technology

FBI Warns Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Face Global Arrest Risk.

May 4, 2026 at 6:03 AM

A senior FBI official has warned that Chinese state-affiliated hackers lose their protection once they cross international borders, following the recent extradition of a Chinese national involved in the Hafnium cyber campaigns.

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Police Apprehend Suspect with Illegal Foreign Firearm in Pannala.

May 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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United Kingdom

London Police Release Bodycam Footage of Arrest Following Targeted Attack on Jewish Men.

Metropolitan Police have released body-worn camera footage showing the tactical arrest of a 45-year-old suspect following the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, an incident now officially classified as terrorism.

April 30, 2026 at 4:43 AM

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Technology

US Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of 'Geofence' Location Warrants.

The US Supreme Court is evaluating the legality of 'geofence' warrants, where police demand mass location data from tech giants to identify suspects near crime scenes, sparking significant privacy concerns.

April 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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Former Motor Traffic Official Detained in Bribery Probe Over Illegal Vehicle Registrations

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April 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Former Motor Traffic Official Detained in Bribery Probe Over Illegal Vehicle Registrations.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic for allegedly issuing number plates to an unregistered vehicle.

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Local News

Parliamentary Probe Initiated Into Mysterious $2.5 Million Financial Fraud.

April 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is set to investigate a controversial $2.5 million cyber fraud incident involving the Ministry of Finance, as its chairman expresses deep skepticism over alleged hacking claims.

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Police Apprehend Driver Following Viral Reckless Driving Incident in Hinnatiyana.

April 24, 2026 at 2:42 PM

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South Africa

South African Police Chief Suspended Amid Multi-Million Dollar Procurement Scandal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following charges related to a $21.7 million irregular healthcare contract, deepening the crisis in South Africa's security leadership.

April 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM

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Politics

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US House Rejects Warrantless Surveillance Extension in Major Bipartisan Upset.

April 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM

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US Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Government Use of Palantir Surveillance Tech

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April 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM

US Lawmakers Demand Transparency Over Government Use of Palantir Surveillance Tech.

Thirty-four U.S. lawmakers are calling on the DHS and ICE to explain how surveillance software from firms like Palantir is being utilized in immigration enforcement, citing concerns over civil liberties and potential misuse of personal data.

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