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Policeman arrested over links with woman wanted in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A police officer attached to the Negombo Police Station has been arrested over his alleged links with the female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of notorious underwo... Read More


Motion filed over 'name' of Ganemulla Sanjeewa's killer

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A motion has been filed with the Colombo Magistrate's Court stating that the name of the main suspect arrested in connection with the murder of the notorious criminal "Ganemulla ... Read More


Guidelines issued to safeguard schoolchildren amidst extreme heat

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- In response to the prevailing extreme heat weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has released a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the protection of school children from... Read More


Suspects in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder to be detained under PTA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that two suspects are currently in police custody in connection with the murder of "Ganemulla ... Read More


Decision taken to search all including lawyers entering Appeals Court

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A decision has been made to conduct thorough inspections on all persons, including lawyers, entering the Appeals Court complex. This decision has been taken during a special mee... Read More


Sri Lanka moves to introduce broad law for terrorism prevention

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint a committee headed by President's Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne to present eligible resolutions to further develop amendm... Read More


Sri Lanka and India to jointly establish solar power plants in Trinco

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to take further necessary steps related to the establishment of two solar power p... Read More


Elephant death toll in 'Meenagaya' train accident climbs to 6

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The number of elephants killed after the Batticaloa-Colombo train, 'Meenagaya', collided with a herd of elephants at Gal Oya has risen to six, while another elephant is reportedl... Read More


Several schoolchildren found in possession of live ammunition in Hasalaka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A number of live ammunition rounds have been discovered in the possession of several young schoolchildren in the Hasalaka area on February 19. While playing near their homes, on... Read More


No relatives come forward to claim body of 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- No relatives of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as "Ganemulla Sanjeewa", who was killed in a shooting inside the Magistrate's Court No. 05 at the Aluthkade Courts Complex... Read More