Accomplice of “Makandure Madush” arrested
An accomplice of the notorious underworld figure “Makandure Madush” has been arrested in the area of Denipitiya in Weligama.
The suspect was identified as Nuwan...
Accomplice of Dematagoda Chaminda arrested with heroin
A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested by the Kiribathgoda Police in the area of Aluthkade.
The suspect was identified as an...
420 arrested during special raid in Western Province
A total of 420 persons have been arrested during a special operation in Western Province during the last 24 hours.
The police said 174 of...
Number of admissions at state medical faculties to be increased: UGC
The total number of students who are admitted to medical faculties at state universities will be increased by 369 students, the University Grants Commission...
Oil samples from near ‘MT New Diamond’ to be submitted to...
The Attorney General has directed the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to submit samples of oil collected from the sea near the ill fated...
Bus priority lane to be re-implemented
The bus priority lane will come into effect again starting from the 14th of September, says the Department of Government Information.
The move was introduced...
Prioritizing reconciliation over national security was a mistake: Ex-National Intel Chief
DIG (Retired) Sisira Mendis says that he made a mistake by prioritizing reconciliation instead of national security when he served as the National Intelligence...
Excise chief ordered to pay back Rs. 3.65m over excessive fine
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Commissioner General of Excise to pay back Rs. 3.65 million charged from three liquor store owners in...
Four arrested over assault on police officers in Atalugama
Four individuals including three females have been arrested over the assault on several police officers in Atalugama, Bandaragama.
A team of officers from Bandaragama Police...
“Carrot” and “Beet” arrested with heroin
A suspect, who was in possession of 10g and 260mg of heroin, has been arrested at the Kandawatte Road in Mirihana.
The arrest was made...
