Municipal Commissioner of Colombo removed by Governor

MR claims some countries not happy Sri Lanka won war

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says some countries were not happy that Sri Lanka ended the war with the LTTE. Rajapaksa said that the Army was able to defeat the most ruthless terrorist group in the world. He said that armies in the world have a lot of respect for the Sri Lanka Army. However, he noted that some countries are unhappy that Sri Lanka ended the war. “But no matter what politicians say the military in those countries have a positive opinion of our Army,” Rajapaksa said. Rajapa

21 Dec, 2019

Speaker to summon IGP over Champika’s arrest

A decision was taken at the party leaders’ meeting today (23) that the IGP would be summoned before Speaker Karu Jayasuriya over the unconventional arrest of MP Patali Champika Ranawaka. Accordingly, Speaker Jayasuriya is to summon the IGP and other relevant officials to issue a warning. Additionally, the party leaders’ also decided that the matter would be referred to the National Police Commission. The party leaders’ meeting was presided over by Speaker Jayasuriya and all those in attendanc

23 Dec, 2019

Associate of Angoda Lokka arrested with heroin

An associate of underworld figure Angoda Lokka has been arrested with heroin, the Police said. The suspect was arrested in the Brandiyawatte area in Wellampitiya by the Special Task Force. The suspect is believed to be linked to the drug smuggling and extortion operations of Angoda Lokka. The suspect was in the possession of 26g and 800mg of heroin at the time of the arrest.

23 Dec, 2019