Cop arrested in Ampara with narcotics

Former bank manager, cop arrested over child sex racket

A former bank manager and a policeman have been arrested over the exploitation and rape of a 15-year-old girl. Last week a cardiologist was arrested in connection to the child sex racket. A former Maldivian State Minister was also among over 33 suspects?arrested in connection to the exploitation and rape of the Sri Lankan teen. A hotel manager had also been arrested in connection with the incident. The mother of the child, the Deputy Chairman of the Mihintala Pradeshiya Sabha and a captain o

11 Jul, 2021

Seven employees of local agent of MV X-Press Pearl arrested

Seven employees of the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl ship were arrested today and were later granted bail. They were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) following investigations conducted into the fire on the ship in Sri Lankan waters. The suspects were produced before a Magistrate and released on bail. Arjuna Hettiarachchi, the Chairman of Setmil Group of companies, the local agent of X-Press Feeder, the operators of the X-Press Pearl ship, was also arrested earlie

10 Jul, 2021

Hambantota Port to be fully functional multi purpose port

The Hambantota Port is working towards being a fully functional multi purpose port by next year. As 2021 hits its halfway mark, the Hambantota International Port (HIP) has recorded an overall growth in their volumes and diversification of services. The port?s overall cargo handling volume has increased from 420,421 MT by end June 2020, to a significant 1,206,425 MT, during the corresponding period this year.? HIP continued its operations without interruption throughout the pandemic and is now

11 Jul, 2021