Brazilian arrested at BIA with cocaine in capsules

Over 20 injured after lorry topples onto track

Over 20?people were?injured after a lorry toppled onto a railway track?between Gampola and Gelioya, the police media unit said. The police said that the lorry driver had lost control of the vehicle and it had veered off the road and toppled onto?a railway track injuring 22 people.

02 Aug, 2015

Croc attack at Menik Ganga, man killed

A crocodile attack has been reported from the Menik Ganga in which a 25 year old man has been killed, the police said. The man had gone to have a bath in the river when he was dragged into the water by the crocodile. His body has been recovered. The incident comes as several people?visit Kataragama on pilgrimage. The pilgrims often have a bath in the Menik Ganga. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Aug, 2015

UN supporting North on Wigneswaran’s request

The United Nations says it is exploring provision of a broad package of technical and financial assistance to the Northern Province on a request made by Northern Province Chief Minister C.V Wigneswaran. UN spokesman?St?phane Dujarric said the UN supports the Government and the people of Sri?Lanka and their efforts to advance reconciliation and accountability. “What is currently under discussion for support by the Peacebuilding Fund are initiatives to advance the process of reconciliation in Sr

01 Aug, 2015