Suspicious lorry detained in Wattala

Would-be asylum seekers arrested

Another group of would-be illegal asylum seekers were arrested Matara last night as they were preparing to head to Australia by boat. The police said that 39 people were arrested from a house from where they were to later make their journey by boat. Among them were 18 men, seven women and 14 children, the police media unit said today. Those arrested are residents of Jaffna, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. They are to be produced in court today. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Aug, 2013

Passengers heading to SL stopped

Fifty passengers were yesterday stopped at Chennai from boarding a Jet Airways flight to Colombo after customs officials found them carrying commercial goods, but travelling on a tourist visa, the Deccan Chronicle reported. This is the first instance in recent times that the customs department has stopped passengers from travelling abroad en masse. The plane, carrying 114 passengers, left for Colombo leaving behind the 50 traders. The passengers, mostly traders from Burma Bazaar, were carrying b

02 Aug, 2013

Two bodies at Kayts

Two bodies were found in Velanai at Kayts today, the police said. According to the police the bodies of a man and woman had been found in the area. Further investigations are underway to identify the two bodies. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Aug, 2013