‘Lonsina’ and ‘Karadaraya’ arrested with heroin
Katunayake Police have apprehended two persons on the Negombo-Katunayake road over the charges of transporting heroin.
The suspects have been arrested during a raid when...
President appoints committee to address issues in tea industry
President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a Special Committee to present solutions after studying the short and long term issues related to the tea industry,...
CID reveals Nalaka de Silva’s ties with Madush & Amal
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the court yesterday (12) that former DIG Nalaka de Silva, who was arrested in connection with the...
Ravi records statement at Bribery Commission
Officials of the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) are currently recording a statement from Minister Ravi Karunanayake.
Minister Karunanayake arrived at the Bribery...
All sand mining permits in Trincomalee district suspended
All sand mining permits within the Trincomalee district have been suspended until further notice, stated the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau.
Pakistan confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne
Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi Wednesday (13) conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Chief of Defence Staff Sri Lankan Armed Forces Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne in...
Windy condition expected to decrease – Department of Meteorology
Windy condition is expected to decrease gradually over the island and surrounding sea areas by today.
Several spells of light showers will occur in the...
Heavy traffic at Ward Place due to protest
Heavy congestion is reported from Ward Place in Colombo due to a protest.
Reportedly, the protest has been organized by the students following the HNDE...
Cabinet approval to revise fines for serious traffic offences
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the revision of spot fines for several serious traffic offences under the Motor Traffic Act.
Increasing spot fines for...
MP Chaminda Wijesiri and security officer granted bail
UNP Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri and his security officer have been granted bail after they surrendered to the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today (13), over the...
