Two Nigerians arrested in Peliyagoda with cocaine

Nearly 100 arrested in search operations

The military detained nearly 100 suspects during four days of search operations against remnants of an Islamist group blamed for the Easter attacks that killed 258, officials said Sunday, May 26. Some 3,000 military personnel were deployed in and around the capital as well as other key towns for cordon-and-search activities that began on Thursday, May 23, a military official said. In the first 3 days, security forces took 87 suspects into custody and they were handed over to police for further

26 May, 2019

Police seek complaints on doctor over illegal sterilization procedures

The Police today sought complaints against a doctor in Kurunegala over illegal sterilization procedures. Police media spokesman Ruwan Gunsekera said that if any person wants to make a complaint against the doctor over his alleged involvement with illegal sterilization procedures then such complaints can be made at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The doctor in Kurunegala linked to some politicians was arrested last week over assets earned through suspicious means. The 42-year-old

26 May, 2019

UN Advisors accused of sensationalising Sri Lanka issue

Sri Lanka has accused two UN Advisors of sensationalising the Sri Lanka issue. Responding to a joint statement issued by the United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng and the United Nations Special Advisor on the Responsibility to Protect Karen Smith on 13 May 2019, Sri Lanka?s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Dr Rohan Perera stated that their prejudiced statement only serves to sensationalize issues. He said the joint stateme

24 May, 2019