CID and AG in two minds over Ekneligoda case– Sagala Ratnayake
By Gagani Weerakoon The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Attorney General’s Department are debating whether the journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda…
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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…
Five arrested for treasure hunting in Oddusudan Forest Reserve
Five persons have been arrested while excavating for artefacts in the Oddusudan Wasamemuththiyankattu Forest Reserve, the Police said. The suspects…
Sri Lanka military deploys over 2000 troops to provide relief, police cancel leave for officers
More than 2000 troops of the three armed forces have been deployed to provide relief to the people affected by…
Sri Lanka police arrest 31 asylum seekers trying to migrate to Australia
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 31 persons who were attempting to illegally sail to Australia and New Zealand in fishing…
Committee to consider eliminating child abuse
A special committee will be appointed to look into the recommendations made by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF),…
Man arrested over alleged Melbourne New Year’s Eve terror plot
Australian police have arrested a man they allege was planning to carry out a terror attack during New Year’s Eve…
Police recover cache of weapons in Jaffna
The Jaffna police say early yesterday they have recovered a cache of weapons including firearms and explosives packed in a…
Criminal investigators face many challenges – Secretary to the President
Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando says criminal investigators face many challenges during the course of their work. Emphasizing the…
No more garbage problem in Colombo – Minister
Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka says the garbage problem in the capital city of Colombo has…