Johnston appears before FCID to make statement

Five vehicles collide on Southern Expressway exit

Five vehicles collided at the Kahathuduwa exit on the Southern Expressway late this evening.   The accident resulted in a major traffic congestion along one section of the expressway.

12 Aug, 2017

Sunday Leader newspaper faces severe financial crunch

Sri Lanka’s once popular Sunday Leader newspaper which gained popularity under slain Editor Lasantha Wickremetunga is now facing a severe financial crisis, the MENAFN news agency reported. Sources attached to the newspaper alleged that the paper was facing a financial crisis as a result of mismanagement by officials appointed by former Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake. Sources said that the newspaper did not go to print on August 6 as funds were not allocated to purchase newsprint to print t

14 Aug, 2017

STF vehicle shot at, four armed men arrested

A vehicle belonging to the Police Special Task Force (STF) came under fire in Kurana, Negombo today by an armed gang. The gang had arrived in two vans and?opened fire. The?STF had returned fire injuring two suspects. Four suspects were later arrested including the two who sustained injuries. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Aug, 2017