Ranil heads to Vietnam to attend Indian Ocean Conference

Four acquitted in ‘Ali Roshan’ elephant case

Four out of the eight defendants charged in the case over the illegal possession of five elephants were acquitted and released today. The four individuals were acquitted by the Special High Court Trial- at- Bar when the case was taken up for hearing this morning. The Attorney General filed indictments against elephant trafficking kingpin Samarappulige Niraj Roshan alias ?Ali Roshan? and seven others for unlawful possession of five elephants valued at Rs.30 million. The eight suspects, includi

22 Jun, 2020

Drug ring uncovered at Warakapola prison

The Police have uncovered a drug ring operated by an inmate at the Warakapola prison. The drug ring was uncovered following the arrest of a woman (50) and man (27) with a stock of heroin in Rambukkana. The Police said over 1.52 Kg of heroin were seized from the two suspects during a special operation conducted by the Organized Crime Prevention Division. The suspects were to be produced before the Kegalle Magistrate?s Court today. (Colombo Gazette)

22 Jun, 2020

Validity period of expired licences extended

The Department of Motor Traffic has extended the validity period of driving licences expiring between 13 March- 30 June. The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Sumith Alahakoon said the validity period has been extended by 6 months. Meanwhile, for licences expiring from 30 June – 30 September, the validity period has been extended by 3 months. Alahakoon said the amendments were made taking into consideration the complaints received from the public in this regard. (Colombo Gazette)

22 Jun, 2020