‘Kanjipani Imran’ taken to Navy Hospital amidst hunger strike
Notorious drug kingpin and underworld ring leader Mohommad Najim Mohommad Imran alias “Kanjipani Imran”, who was engaging in a hunger strike along with several...
Suspect in possession of heroin arrested in Puttalam
A person has been arrested in Puttalam while in possession of 75g of heroin, the police said.
According to reports, two vehicles and Rs. 262,000...
Galle Road blocked at Waskaduwa
The Galle Road towards Colombo is reportedly blocked at Waskaduwa, Kalutara North, says Siyatha news reporter.
The situation has been caused as a lorry loaded...
Strong gusty winds expected across the island
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and...
Five more Covid-19 cases moves total to 3,160
Five new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified increasing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country to 3,160.
Five passengers who arrived...
Australian colleague apologizes for framing Sri Lankan Nizam Kamardeen
Arsalan Tariq Khawaja has apologized in court for framing Sri Lankan student Mohamed Kamer Nizamdeen with false terrorism claims in 2018.
“I caused him a lot...
BASL appoints special committee to study draft 20th amendment
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has appointed a special committee comprising senior members to study the draft 20th amendment.
“…the committee will also...
Sri Lanka seeks debt-standstill for COVID-19 hit countries
Sri Lanka’s state minister of money and capital markets has urged financial institutions to offer all emerging and developing countries a debt standstill for...
Hunger strike at Boossa Prison continues
The hunger strike launched by 37 inmates of the Boossa Prison over several issues is continuing.
The inmates have been on a hunger strike since...
Use of plastic & polythene to be banned in the future...
Government has announced that steps will be taken to ban the use of plastic and polythene in the future.
“The ban will be implemented while...
