Weapons found hidden near Mount Lavinia canal

Legal action filed against over 18,400 people

Legal action has been filed against over 18,400 people for violating the curfew since March, the Police said today. The Police media unit said that between 18 March and 6am today (Friday) the Police had arrested 18,496 individuals and imposed a fine on another 6991 individuals. The Police had enforced a strict curfew since March to contain the spread of the coronavirus around the country. However, the curfew was later relaxed in some parts of the country which it continued in the Colombo and

22 May, 2020

Suspects arrested over Maligawatta stampede remanded

The suspects arrested over the Maligawatta stampede today, including a businessman, were ordered to be remanded till 4th June. The Police said that seven suspects were produced before a Magistrate who ordered that they be remanded. Three women died after sustaining injuries in a stampede in the Maligawatta area in Colombo this afternoon. Police Spokesman SP Jaliya Senaratne told the?Colombo Gazette?the stampede had reportedly occurred during a private aid donation event organized in the area.

21 May, 2020

Homagama cricket stadium project suspended

The Homagama cricket stadium project has been suspended following talks held at the Prime Minister’s Office today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa headed a discussion on the proposed stadium with former cricketers, officials and other stakeholders. The project had been initiated when Mahinda Rajapaksa was President but was later suspended. The proposed international cricket stadium will initially have a seating capacity of 40,000 and will be able to host day and night matches. Under the sec

21 May, 2020