Building collapse in Wellawatta injures several people

IFJ demands action against STF chief over threats to media

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the threat against a Sri Lankan journalists by a Special Task Force (STF) officer on June 17. The IFJ demanded that immediate action be?taken against the police officer. On Friday, June 17, deputy inspector general (DIG) Ranjith Perera, the head of the Police Department?s commando arm, publicly threatened to punish journalists for not giving enough media coverage to his efforts to crack down on narcotics being smuggled into the isl

21 Jun, 2016

Former Additional Magistrate Thilina Gamage granted bail

Former Colombo Additional Magistrate Thilina Gamage was granted bail today by the Colombo High Court in the case over the illegal possession of a baby elephant. Bail was earlier granted to Thilina Gamage by the Gangodawila Magistrate in the case but it was was suspended by the Colombo High Court till today. The Attorney General (AG) earlier??filed a revised application at the Colombo High Court seeking the annulment of the bail order granted to the former Colombo Additional Magistrate by the G

21 Jun, 2016

Fire causes extensive damage to Eppawala phosphate factory

The fire which broke out at the Eppawala phosphate factory this morning caused extensive damage to the building. The fire at the building was extinguished with the assistance of the fire brigade and area residents.

21 Jun, 2016