Envoys meet PM, express concerns over death penalty
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said a number of foreign envoys expressed their concerns over President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to implement the death penalty.
“Met...
Two nabbed for robbing nearly Rs 3 mn from financial institute
Two persons have been arrested over a robbery of nearly Rs 3 million from a financial institute, states the Police Media Spokesperson.
Reportedly, the suspects...
Minister Kariyawasam provides a statement to the PCoI
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appeared before the police unit attached to the Presidential Commission appointed to investigate allegations of fraud and corruption...
Driver falls asleep at wheel and crashes into wall at Kalutara
Four people of the same family sustained severe injuries following an accident that occurred in Aathagam, Kalutara earlier this morning (July 1). The accident...
Elder son of MP Shantha Abeysekara remanded
The elder son of the Puttalam District MP Shantha Sisira Abeysekara who assaulted a police officer attached to the Ministers’ Security Division (MSD) has...
10 FR petitions filed against implementing death penalty
Ten Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court against the implementation of the death penalty, says our news reporter.
The petitions...
Easter attacks are linked to drug trafficking – President
President Maithripala Sirisena states that the majority of the income from drug trafficking goes to nurturing international terrorism.
He mentioned this addressing the ceremony held...
STF discovers explosives in Galaha forest reserve
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has discovered explosives and other items on Pukuressa road in a forest reserve near Wedahekawatte in Galaha.
Reportedly, the...
Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi to present series of proposals to govt.
Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has decided to present a series of proposals with 11 demands including a political solution through a self-governing system...
MP Shantha Abeysekara’s son arrested for assaulting MSD officer
The elder son of the Puttalam District MP Shantha Sisira Abeysekara who assaulted a police officer attached to the Ministers’ Security Division (MSD) has...
