Angoda Lokka’s buddy Athurugiriye Jeram arrested

Over 100, including foreigner apply for hangman post

Over 100 applications have been received for the post of executioner and among them is a foreigner, the Prisons Department said. The Prisons Department said that 102 applications had been received for the post during the period applications were accepted. Applications had been sought for the hangman?s job with President Maithripala Sirisena saying he hopes to implement the death penalty soon. The Department of Prisons had called for applications to recruit two new hangmen. Among the applicat

28 Feb, 2019

Pakistani national, seven others arrested with drugs, weapons

A Pakistani national and seven others have been arrested with drugs and weapons, the Police said. The Police said that the Special Task Force arrested the suspects during a raid. A raid had been carried out on the residence of the brother of renowned underworld figure ?Dematagoda Chaminda? and the suspects were arrested at the time. (Colombo Gazette)

28 Feb, 2019

Remand of Amal Perera, Nadeemal Perera in Dubai extended

Singer Amal Perera and his son Nadeemal Perera, who were hopeful of being released today, have been ordered to be further remanded by a court in Dubai. Lawyers appearing for Amal Perera and his son Nadeemal Perera said that they have been further remanded by a month. Amal Perera and Nadeemal Perera had been arrested at a Dubai hotel recently together with notorious underworld leader Makandure Madush. (Colombo Gazette)

28 Feb, 2019