Police use water cannon to disperse FSP protest

Madhu Church area in Mannar to be declared a sacred area

The?Madhu Church area in Mannar is to be declared a sacred area, the Government information department said today. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a Proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena, to declare the area around the Madhu church as a sacred area and to launch special Development Projects in the area including the development of transport and road facilities, drainage system and sanitary facilities and by supplying accommodation and rest houses for pilgrims. With a history o

01 Aug, 2018

Six arrested in Tamil Nadu trying to smuggle explosives to Sri Lanka

Six people were arrested by the Ramanathapuram?district police on Wednesday after they were found smuggling 5,000?explosive materials similar to gelatine sticks to Sri lanka, purportedly for?blast fishing. Blast fishing is the practice of using explosives to kill a shoal of fish for easy collection, Times of India reported. Police sources said that a team descended on a hideout in Serankottai near Rameswaram based on specific inputs about suspicious operations. Police, who suspected smuggling

02 Aug, 2018

Police open fire on drug smugglers in Wellawatte, one injured

The?Police opened fire on a group of drug smugglers in Wellawatte today injuring one person. According to the Police, the?main suspect was injured in the shooting incident. The Police media unit said that the main suspect and an accomplice was later arrested. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Aug, 2018