Three killed after van crashes into bus in Wagama

Police look for Gnanasara, BBS says he is hiding

The Police have launched an operation to arrest the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero. The BBS says he is in hiding?as there is an alleged threat to his life. The Police said that?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero is to be arrested for obstructing Police duty and over several other complaints. A court order has been obtained preventing the controversial monk from leaving the country. The?BBS said there is a fear the monk will be killed

25 May, 2017

Thirteen reported killed in weather related incidents

Thirteen people have been reported killed in weather related incidents so far, the Government information department said. The Government information department quoted?Home Affairs Minister?Vajira Abeywardena as saying that 4 people are also missing. Of the 13 dead, nine were killed when a landslide occurred in Bulathsingala.

26 May, 2017

Three women killed in Sapugaskanda and Devinuwara

Three women were killed as soil collapsed in Sapugaskanda and Devinuwara, the Police said.

26 May, 2017