Ramith Rambukwella’s driving licence suspended

Cops quiz Kotte Mayor

The police have sought details from Kotte mayor Janaka Ranawaka over a statement he had made to the media alleging that corrupt police officers were the cause for the incident at the Welikada prison. Police media spokesman SSP Priyashantha Jayakody said that the statement made by the Kotte mayor harmed the image of the police and is a threat to the peace in the Welikada area. The police have asked the mayor to clarify his statement where he has said that some 20 police officers were involved i

21 Nov, 2012

Indian major told he can marry his Lankan girlfriend

The Karnataka high court has dismissed two writ appeals by the ministry of defence, challenging a decision of the single bench which ruled in favour of an Army Major who wanted to marry a Sri Lankan woman. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Vikramajit Sen imposed a cost of Rs 75,000 and directed the Army to pay the amount to Vikas Kumar, 35, a native of Bangalore and a Major in the Indian Army, and his girlfriend. The bench observed that it passed this order restricting itself to jural d

22 Nov, 2012

Increased safety measures for Colombo night race

Increased safety measures will be in place for the spectators and participants at the Colombo Night Race next month, organizers said today. The Colombo Night Race will be held at Fort on Saturday December 15th with the qualifying rounds the previous night. The Asian Motor Racing Club and the Carlton Motor Sports Club together with the Sri Lanka motorcycle club are organizing the race for the second year this year. Shehan de Tissera from the Asian Motor Racing Club told reporters today that ap

21 Nov, 2012