Suspect who attempted to bribe Dehiwala Crimes OIC arrested

China contradicts comments by MR on Hambantota

China has contradicted comments made by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on the Hambantota Port. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka tweeted today saying the port is 100 percent owned by Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has raised strong criticism over the decision taken by the former Government to hand over the?Hambantota Port to China on a 99-year lease. Speaking at an election rally in Mahiyangana over the weekend, the Prime Minister accused the former Government of selling off pro

21 Jul, 2020

Weapons, swords and military uniforms found in Elpitiya

Weapons, swords and military uniforms have been found in Elpitiya and one suspect has been arrested, the Police media unit said. The Police said that a raid was carried out in Elpitiya today by the Special Task Force (STF) based on information they had received. During the raid the STF recovered two guns, ammunition, a hand grenade, swords and military uniforms. A 28 year-old suspect was arrested following the discovery of the items. Further investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Jul, 2020

Petition seeking arrest of Karuna Amman rejected

The Court of Appeal today rejected a petition filed for the arrest of former LTTE Eastern Province commander Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman over his statement on allegedly killing soldiers during the war. Member of the Kaduwela Urban Councillor Boseth Kalahepathirana filed the petition calling on the Court to take action against Karuna Amman based on the provisions of the Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code, Prevention of Terrorism Act and the International Covenant on Civil and Poli

21 Jul, 2020