Patient found hanging in hospital

Trade unions warned against attending political events

Trade unions have been warned against attending political events during the election period. The National Election Commission noted the need for the public officers with or without political rights to abstain from attending workshops, discussions, get-togethers, receptions of political nature organlzed during the election period. The Commission noted that it has been observed that political parties and groups of candidates have by now paced up and intensified their election campaigns for the P

23 Jul, 2020

Over 3000 stamps with LSD drug seized in Colombo

A suspect has been arrested with nearly 3150 stamps with LSD pills in an apartment on Bagatale Road, Colpetty. The 26 -year- old youth was arrested following a raid conducted by officials from the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) today based on a tip-off. The suspect, who is a resident of Kokila Road, Wellawatte, is to be produced before the Fort Magistrate?s Court today. LSD belongs to a group of drugs known as psychedelics. When taken in small doses, it can produce mild changes in perception,

23 Jul, 2020

Water cut in several areas

A 14- hour water cut will be imposed from 10.00 pm today (23) in several areas, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. Water supply will be disrupted in Ethul Kotte, Pita Kotte, Beddagana, Mirihana, Udahamulla, Gangodawila, Madiwela, Wijerama, Nugegoda, Pagoda, Nawala, Moragasmulla, Rajagiriya, and Colombo 05, 07 and 08. However, water will be supplied in low pressure to Maharagama, Borelesgamuwa, and Colombo 04 and 06. Meanwhile, an 08- hour water cut is to be imposed in

23 Jul, 2020