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Notorious drug trafficker nabbed in STF raid

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- A notorious, 33-year-old drug trafficker was yesterday (16) arrested with 526 grams of Ice narcotics in his possession, by the Police Special Task Force (STF), during a raid con... Read More


Expressways generated Rs. 235 Mn in six days

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The revenue of Expressways during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season this year has increased by around Rs.76 million compared to last year, the Road Development Authority (RD... Read More


Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project to be commissioned on April 24

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The construction of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project has been completed and testing level operations for the production of hydroelectricity have begun and that the t... Read More


Suspect held for sewing STF camouflage uniforms for students

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A special probe has been launched by the Sri Lanka Police over the use of camouflage uniforms of the Police Special Task Force for a sports event in a school. Police Spokesman ... Read More


Drug peddler 'Madulawe Nimesh' arrested

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A wanted drug smuggler named 'Madulawe Nimesh' who led the drug trafficking operations in Sri Lanka of a notorious underworld leader and drug dealer, as his main accomplice, has... Read More


Both factions lock SLFP HQ

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Acting Secretary General of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, MP Sarathi Dushmantha Mithrapala who attempted to enter into the SLFP Party Headquarters at Darley Road, Maradana ye... Read More


Countrywide Police security plan for mosques during Ramadan festival

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Sri Lanka Police will be implementing a special plan to provide security to mosques during the Ramadan festival which is celebrated by the Muslims. The special security plan... Read More


Around 800 Lankans die annually by drowning

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- In Sri Lanka, around 800 people lose their lives every year by drowning, said Specialist Dr. Samitha Sirithunga, Head of Accident Prevention and Management in the Non-Communicab... Read More


Sathosa slashes prices of essentials for season

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Lanka Sathosa has lowered the prices of several types of essential consumer goods that are sold to the public to provide relief in view of the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Yea... Read More


Murder suspect killed in Police shootout

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has launched a special investigation over the loss of life of an Air Force personnel in a shooting incident in the Angamuwa area in Padukka yesterd... Read More