Saharan’s brother-in-law reportedly arrested in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported to have arrested Maulana Rila, brother-in-law of the Islamic State inspired Shangri-La hotel bomber Zahran Hashim, and a colleague of his,...
Parcel containing ammunition found inside a girl’s school in Gampola
A parcel containing a stock of T56 and pistol ammunition were recovered from the premises of a girls’ school in Gampola yesterday.
A labour of...
Leaked document claims Saudi Arabia alerted envoy in Sri Lanka five...
A leaked ‘urgent, confidential and top secret’ document obtained by Lebanese website Al-Ahed News claims that Saudi Arabia had alerted its Ambassador to Sri...
New school opening dates announced
The government announced yesterday that the second term of the government schools will commence on Monday (6) only for Grade 6 to 13 while...
Makandure Madush deported from Dubai
Notorious underworld drug kingpin Makandure Madush who was arrested in Dubai, was deported to Sri Lanka this morning, police spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.
He...
Prevailing showery and windy condition is expected to reduce to some...
Prevailing showery and windy condition is expected to reduce to some extent.
Several spells of light showers will occur at Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Western provinces.
Showers...
FR petition against IGP & Defence Secretary to be taken up...
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara is set to be considered...
Jaffna court summons Gotabaya to give evidence over disappearance case
The Jaffna Magistrate Court had issued summons on former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appear before the court today (03) to evidence before the...
O/L candidates urged send in applications before May 24
The Department of Examinations has called for applications for the Ordinary Level Examination 2019.
The deadline for submitting the applications has been set for May...
Court allows to detain two NTJ activists for 90 days
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has permitted the police to detain and interrogate the two activists of the National Thawheed Jamaath (NTJ) organization, who were...
