Palitha Thewarapperuma resigns from UNP organiser post

Army Commander tells PSC, Sri Lanka far behind in technology

Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake today noted that Sri Lanka was technologically far behind and needs to be more advanced. He particularly raised concerns over the technology available at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Senanayake appeared before the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Easter Sunday attacks for a second time today. On being questioned over the security at the BIA, the Commander said that there needs to be biometrics authentication at the a

31 Jul, 2019

Over 3000 ecstasy pills found in parcel at Central Mail Exchange

Over 3000 ecstasy pills have been found in a parcel at the Central Mail Exchange, Sri Lanka Customs said. According to Sri Lanka Customs 3,050 ecstasy pills were detected in the parcel which arrived from Portugal. Sri Lanka Customs said that a suspect who had arrived to collect the parcel was arrested.

30 Jul, 2019

Chairman of Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha arrested

The chairman of the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested over an assault incident. The Police said that two others were also arrested over the incident. The assault had reportedly taken place inside the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha premises.

31 Jul, 2019