Car destroyed in fire along R.A.de Mel Mawatha in Colombo

Multiple areas including parts of Colombo District isolated

Multiple areas including parts of the Colombo District have been isolated from today. Accordingly,the Nampamunuwa Grama Niladhari Division and Gorakapitiya Grama Niladhari Division in?Piliyandala in the Colombo District have been isolated from today. The Government said that the Godahena Grama Niladhari Division and Thalgasgoda Grama Niladhari Division in?Ambalangoda, the Dehiattakandiya Grama Niladhari Division and Kadirapura Grama Niladhari Division in Dehiattakandiya and the the Hapugoda Gr

01 May, 2021

Probe reveals suspect in custody supplied explosives to Hashim’s brother

A suspect remanded in connection to the Easter Sunday attacks has revealed that he had supplied explosives to the brother of the ringleader of the attacks, Zahran Hashim. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said Rasik Raza has been transferred to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) after new evidence had been uncovered. DIG Rohana said Raza had confessed that he was aware of details of an experimental bomb blast that had been conducted by Zahran?s brother Moham

30 Apr, 2021

UNP reminds MR of vehicle horning incident in May 2019

The United National Party (UNP) today reminded Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of an incident in May 2019 when motorists had objected to a road being closed for a VIP movement. The UNP said that Rajapaksa, who was then in the opposition, had defended the actions of the motorists. A motorist was arrested over allegations he obstructed the duties of the Police when Chinese Defence Minister, General Wei Fenghe arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Aji

30 Apr, 2021