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Galle Police Crime Division received permission to detain and question drug trafficker Podi Lassie 

The Galle Police Crime Division received permission from the Baddegama Magistrate’s Court to detain and question the underworld figure Janith Madushanka, alias ‘Podi Lassie,’ for seven days. He was brought back to Sri Lanka this morning following his arrest in India who was wanted by police in connection with multiple homicides.

Tell IGP project introduced by police for public to submit direct complaints

The “Tell IGP” project is introduced by the police as an online platform that enables members of the public to submit complaints directly to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding any incident or matter.

Former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne case on March 24

Reportedly, the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne has been scheduled for March 24 by the Colombo High Court.

Special scholarship programme for Cyclone Ditwah-affected university students 

A special scholarship programme to provide financial relief has been decided by the Board of Trustees of the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund to be awarded on a one-time basis for students who were affected by Cyclone Ditwah. 

DNV facility launched for foreign nationals

The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) facility's official launch was held at the “Silk Route” passenger terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The facility is designed for foreign nationals over the age of 18 who wish to reside in Sri Lanka while remotely engaging in online business or employment based abroad.