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Policeman killed by monk promoted posthumously by IGP
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Policeman killed by monk promoted posthumously by IGP

A policeman who was killed by a monk while on duty, has been promoted posthumously by the Inspector General of…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/07/2018
AG tells IGP to probe and submit report on Vijayakala’s speech
LOCAL

AG tells IGP to probe and submit report on Vijayakala’s speech

The Attorney General (AG) has instructed Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara to investigate and submit a report on the recent statement…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/07/2018
Sri Lanka Supreme Court issues stay order against arrest of former IGP over Lasantha Wickrematunge’s murder
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Supreme Court issues stay order against arrest of former IGP over Lasantha Wickrematunge’s murder

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has issued an enjoining order preventing the arrest of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jayantha…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/03/2018
Minister Bathiudeen calls for immediate action against Ampara anti-Muslim rioters
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Minister Bathiudeen calls for immediate action against Ampara anti-Muslim rioters

The Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen has severely condemned attacks that took place in Ampara town yesterday morning.…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/02/201828/02/2018
Police Commission calls for report from IGP over Kataragama shooting
LOCAL

Police Commission calls for report from IGP over Kataragama shooting

The Police Commission said, it had requested a report from the IGP regarding the incident where a motorcyclist was shot…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/01/2018
Sri Lanka police deploy over 4000 police officers to provide security during festive season
LOCAL

Sri Lanka police deploy over 4000 police officers to provide security during festive season

Sri Lanka Police have deployed 4300 police officers to provide security during the festive season, the Police Headquarters said. Accordingly,…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/12/2017
Court of Appeal dismisses petition against KP – permission granted to travel overseas
LOCAL

Court of Appeal dismisses petition against KP – permission granted to travel overseas

Kumaran Pathmanathan alias K.P. has been allowed to travel overseas. The permission was granted by the Court of Appeal. The…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/2017
Police curfew imposed in parts of Galle to control tense situation
LOCAL

Police curfew imposed in parts of Galle to control tense situation

Police curfew has been imposed in several areas in the Galle District until 9.00am Saturday (18) due to a tense…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/11/2017

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