Former Embilipitiya ASP granted bail in case over death of youth

India monitors projects in the Eastern province

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Taranjit?Singh Sandhu, visited the East and inspected some of the projects undertaken by India in the Eastern Province. In a special ceremony in Batticaloa, the High Commissioner dedicated houses built under the Indian Housing Project in Batticaloa for possession by beneficiaries. The Government of India has committed a total of 4000 houses in the Eastern Province. This is in addition to 42000 houses built under grants by Government of India in the No

15 Sep, 2018

Five people admitted to hospital after Horana explosion

Five people have been admitted to hospital following an explosion in Horana. The Police said that the five people had been admitted to hospital after an ammonia gas cylinder exploded at a rubber factory in Ingiriya, Horana. The explosion occurred when the cylinder fell while being unloaded from a truck. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Sep, 2018

Charred body of woman found inside a burnt vehicle in Gampaha

A charred body of woman was found inside a burnt vehicle in Gampaha today. The Police said that the body was found in a burnt bus in?Kehelbaddara, Udugampola in Gampaha. The victim was identified as a?58 year old woman from Udugampola area. Investigations are underway.

15 Sep, 2018