Gamini Senarath and two others banned from travelling overseas

Police investigate fake bomb threat which caused panic in Colombo

By Ashanthi Warunasuriya The Police are investigating a fake bomb threat which caused panic in Colombo last night. Social media posts had circulated warning of bomb attacks to be carried out yesterday similar to the Easter Sunday incidents. The social media posts had warned of bombings targeting hotels in Colombo as well as other locations around the city. Guests at some hotels began to leave last night fearing there will be an attack and Colombo was in a state on panic. However, the Police

07 Aug, 2021

Man kills woman and child and commits suicide in Galgamuwa

A man has killed a woman and her child and later committed suicide in Galgamuwa, the Police said. The Police said that the bodies of the 28-year old woman, her 10-year-old son and the 28-year-old suspect were recovered from a house in Galgamuwa. The Police suspect that the man had an illicit affair with the woman and that the crime had resulted from a dispute between the couple. According to the Police, it is suspected that the man killed the woman and child as a result of the dispute and com

07 Aug, 2021

Number of participants permitted for weddings, funerals reduced

The number of participants permitted for weddings and funerals have been reduced. Army Commander and head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak, General Shavendra Silva said that only 150 people will be permitted at a venue for a wedding that can accommodate over 500 guests. He said that if the venue can accommodate less than 500 guests then only 100 people will be permitted inside. General Shavendra Silva also said that a maximum of only 25 people will be permi

06 Aug, 2021