Police say no island-wide curfew during the weekend

Four bodies found in Galle

The bodies of four people were found in Galle this morning. The police said that the bodies were that of four males. The four victims had gun shot wounds on their bodies and their hands were tied and faces covered, the police media unit said. Based on initial investigations, the police said that they believe the murder was over a private dispute and was connected to another murder in Galle two weeks ago. A dispute between two gangs had resulted in the murder two weeks ago and the discovery of

04 Nov, 2012

Two drown in Payagala

Two people drowned in Payagala last evening after they went for a swim in the sea, the police media unit said today. A group of people had gone for a swim and two of them had then drowned and were pronounced dead in hospital. The victims were identified as 20 year old Charith Wasantha and 28 year old Sumith Priyankara. Both victims are residents of Maggona.

05 Nov, 2012

Government keen on TNA joining PSC

The government says it is keen to work with all parties including the Tamil National Alliance in the Parliamentary Select Committee, as early as possible. External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris says the Government was keen to continue the political reconciliation process through the most democratic means available, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement today. The Minister said that the reconciliation process must include restoration of both economic and social wellbeing that would

05 Nov, 2012