Former DIG Hector Dharmasiri sentenced to 3 years in prison

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Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Hector Dharmasiri has been sentenced to 3-year imprisonment over bribery charges, says our news reporter. The Colombo Chief...

IGP & fmr Defence Secretary summoned to CID

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The Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were called before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (02),...

Sovereignty will be further strengthened with scheduled election

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National Election Commission stated that elections should be held in the country under a proper schedule to establish sovereignty in the country. Chairperson of the...

France ‘deeply concerned’ over SL’s stance on death penalty

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France is deeply concerned over the announcement of Sri Lankan authorities’ intention to execute persons sentenced to death and urges them to maintain the...

Three lorries damaged in fire at scrap-metal collecting yard

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A fire has erupted at a scrap-metal collecting yard in Madampe, Chilaw today (02). One lorry has been gutted in the fire while two other...

Five-member Judge bench to consider Writ petition against death penalty

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The Court of Appeal has appointed a five-member Judge Bench to consider the Writ application filed by journalist Malinda Seneviratne against the implementation of...

9-hour water cut for several areas in Galle

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that the water supply will be suspended for several areas in Galle district for 9 hours...

Fmr Defence Secretary hospitalized

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Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has been admitted to the Intensive-Care Unit (ICU) of the Cardiology Unit at the National Hospital Colombo, says siyatha...

IGP Pujith Jayasundara hospitalized

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara is currently hospitalized over a sudden illness, sources told our news reporter. Reportedly, IGP Jayasundara who is...

Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Sabaragamuwa province and light showers will occur in western province and in Galle, Matara and Kandy...