Special jury to hear case over Raviraj murder

Forest Department officer refuses to violate the law despite pressure

A Forest Department officer has refused to violate the law and approve the construction of a playground in a mangrove area in Negombo despite pressure from a State Minister. A video going viral on social media shows the female officer, identified as Gampaha District Forest Officer Devanee Jayathilaka, standing her ground despite pressure from a group of villagers to release land to construct a playground for children. State Minister Sanath Nishantha is seen at the discussion urging the officer

12 Feb, 2020

Ranjan Ramanayake ordered to be further remanded

United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) and remanded by court till today, was ordered to be further remanded till 26 February. Ramanayake was arrested for committing a crime in terms of Article 111C (2) of the Constitution by interfering with the functions of judges. He was in remand till today and was produced before the Nugegoda Magistarte’s Court. The court ordered that he be further remanded till 26 February.?(Co

12 Feb, 2020

Human bones found near hospital in Mullaitivu

Human bones have been found at a site near a hospital in Mullaitivu, the Police said. The bones were found when the land area in Mankulam, Mullaitivu was being cleared by de-miners. The land was being cleared for some construction work when fears arose of mines remaining in the area from the war. A de-mining team began clearing the area when they came across human bones. The area was cordoned off by the Police and investigations have been launched. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Feb, 2020