Pakistani national, seven others arrested with drugs, weapons

Police probe Kalpitiya bodies

The police are investigating the recovery of two unidentified bodies in Kalpitiya last evening, the police media unit said. According to the police the body of a 45 year old man and a 55 year old woman were recovered near the Thalawila beach. The police were earlier contacted regarding the two bodies seen in the area. The police media unit said that the bodies have been taken to the Kalpitiya hospital for identification. Further investigations are underway.

31 Mar, 2012

Grenades in Rajagiriya

The police found two unexploded hand grenades in Welikada, Rajagiriya this evening. According to the police the grenades were found behind a library in Rajagiriya. Investigations are underway to find who left the grenades behind the library and what the ultimate motive was. The library is operated by the Kotte Municipal Council.  

31 Mar, 2012

Ex diplomat says India should have killed Praba

India should have sent its troops back to Sri Lanka to kill or capture Prabhakaran and the LTTE leadership after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, says a new book by a former US diplomat. Rajiv Gandhi?s killing was an attack on India?s status as a regional power. Forcibly bringing Prabhakaran to India to face trial would have sent a clear message to the region, and the world, that India would defend its political leaders from attack, defend its political system from intimidation and defend its

01 Apr, 2012