Nine hour water cut to affect parts of Colombo District

Policemen arrested over shots fired at vehicle which killed youth

Two policemen have been arrested over an incident in the North last evening where shots were fired at a vehicle killing a youth. The two policemen were produced in court and remanded till July 24. The Police opened fire on the vehicle in Vadamarachchi East, which allegedly failed to stop at a Police check point.?The 24 year old was killed in the gunfire. According to the Police the vehicle was transporting sand without a permit. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Jul, 2017

Court orders DNA test on suspect in rape of three girls

The Muttur Magistrate today ordered a DNA test to be carried out on the main suspect in the rape of three girls. The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) had sought approval for the DNA test to be carried out on the suspect over the May 2017 rape incident. The?NCPA says it had received a complaint to the effect that the investigation by the Police was not being conducted properly. Appearing in the case today the NCPA informed court it was investigating the complaint and sought court app

10 Jul, 2017

Senior EPF officer interdicted over dealings with Perpetual

A senior officer of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been interdicted over his dealings with Perpetual Treasuries. This was informed to the Presidential Commission investigating the alleged treasury bond scam by the Attorney General’s Department today.

11 Jul, 2017