Basil acquitted from ‘Divi Neguma’ case
Four persons including former Minister Basil Rajapaksa were acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court in connection with the...
Prison guard taken hostage by inmates in critical condition… Nine rescued…
Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the condition of one of the two prison officers rescued today morning...
Separate act needed to strengthen intelligence services : DIG Ajith Rohana
DIG in charge of the Police Legal Division Ajith Rohana says that a separate bill should be brought to strengthen...
WATCH : Residents report fire at Mahara Prison amidst chaos
A fire has broken out at the Mahara prison according to residents in the area. Initial reports are suggesting that...
Rare plant considered extinct for 100 years rediscovered
A rare plant has reappeared after more than a century in hiding. The pinkish-flowered plant, known as grass-poly, was found...
Navy rescues eight sea turtles entangled in fishing net
The Navy patrolling off south of Mannar has rescued and released eight sea turtles, having found them entangled in a...
Shooting during unrest at Mahara Prison.. STF called in..
A shooting has taken place within the Mahara prison after a group of prisoners had attempted to escape the Police...
Turmeric containers stuck at Customs to be returned to India
It has been decided to re-export 62 turmeric containers seized by the Sri Lanka Customs back to India. Customs Media...
Payment dispute over damages to property hit by reckless driving SSP’s daughter
A dispute has arisen over the payment of damages to the Colombo 7 luxury car sales centre that was damaged...
Former President J.R. Jayewardene’s house to become a museum
The house at Ward Place, Colombo 07, where Sri Lanka's first executive president, JR Jayewardene, spent his entire political career,...
