More Sri Lankans repatriated from the Maldives

More arrests made during drone operations in Colombo

More people have been arrested during drone operations conducted by the Police in several parts of Colombo. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said drone operations were conducted covering the Vella Veediya, Dematagoda, Grandpass, and Colombo North areas yesterday. He said 12 people were arrested for violating the travel restrictions that were in effect during this period.? DIG Ajith Rohana said drone operations will be conducted today as well, despite the travel ba

25 May, 2021

Three arrested for misusing vehicle permits issued for doctors

Three suspects have been arrested in Colombo for misusing vehicle permits issued to doctors.? Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the suspects were arrested for impersonating doctors during the islandwide travel restriction. He said one suspect was a 30-year-old resident of Wellawatte, who was arrested by the Narahenpita Police. The Cinnamon Gardens Police arrested a 46-year-old man on Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo -07 while he was travelling in a car bearing the

25 May, 2021

Public warned of debris with chemicals reaching the shore

Packages or debris containing toxic material from the distressed vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka may reach the shore around Colombo or Negombo, authorities warned. Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili said the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has requested the public to refrain from touching or opening the packages. He said MEPA has urged the public to inform the Police, tri-forces or contact the DMC hotline on 117 if they come across any

25 May, 2021