Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested with 200 kg of heroin

Police to launch special operation as accidents increase

A special traffic operation will be launched from tomorrow (Thursday) till the end of this week due to a significant increase in road accidents in Sri Lanka. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the special traffic operation is being launched to apprehend drivers who travel above the speed limit, violate traffic laws, and drive under the influence of liquor. The Police have also been instructed to inspect all public transportation to see if the seating c

27 Jan, 2021

Ragama resident becomes latest coronavirus victim

A resident of Ragama has become the latest coronavirus victim, the Government said. The 71-year-old woman from Ragama was transferred from the Welisara Base Hospital to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) after testing positive for the coronavirus. She died while receiving treatment at the IDH hospital. He death took the coronavirus death toll in Sri Lanka to 288 today. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Jan, 2021

Ranjan transferred to high security prison

Imprisoned Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was transferred to the high security prison in Angunukolapelessa today. The Prisons Department said the MP was transferred to the prison after completing his quarantine process. MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was sentenced to prison, underwent quarantine at the Correctional Center for Youthful Offenders in Pallansena in Negombo. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court sentenced him to four years rigorous imprisonment on charges of C

26 Jan, 2021