Police bust attempt to smuggle heroin

Madras court orders action on officer for releasing two Sri Lankans

The Madras high court directed the Tamil Nadu Government today to initiate departmental proceedings against an investigating officer within three months in a case where two Sri Lankan nationals who entered the country illegally were inadvertently released though the court had directed to deport them, the Times of India reported. A division bench of Justices S Vaidyanathan and N Anand Venkatesh passed the order today (Tuesday) while hearing the habeas corpus petitions of two Sri Lankan nationals

05 Nov, 2019

Authorities warn of high levels of air pollution

The authorities have warned of high levels of air pollution and requested the public with respiratory conditions to be cautious of the increase in dust particles in the air above Colombo. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has revealed that dust particles that cause air pollution has increased by 100% over the city of Colombo. The NBRO called on those with respiratory illnesses to take measures to protect themselves from the high levels of pollution, especially in North, West a

06 Nov, 2019

Unruly passenger on Chennai-Colombo flight made to de-board

An ?unruly passenger? on a Spicejet flight from Chennai to Colombo early on Wednesday, had to be de-boarded as he reportedly created problems inside the aircraft, sources said, according to The Hindu newspaper. The flight, which was to depart at 12.10 a.m. left only by 12.45 a.m., sources added. When boarding for the flight began, the passenger, Gunasena, who had been seated, suddenly became violent and began abusing passengers. The crew had to de-board him from the aircraft, sources said. The

06 Nov, 2019