- July 13, 20250 CommentDetention of youth under PTA: Police say no evidence against himCOLOMBO The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (9) questioned police over the arrest and detention of a youth under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), after police admitted they had no evidence against him and requested bail. Mohamed Rifai Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student, was arrested nine months ago for allegedly pasting an...Local
- July 13, 20250 CommentOfficial receipts to be issued for documents received from government institutionsCOLOMBO : The Public Administration Ministry has instructed ministries and government institutions to ensure that receipt acknowledgements are issued to the public for all hand-delivered documents as well as those received by post. In a circular issued on dealing with documents delivered by hand to public institutions, the ministry said that documents are sent to...Local
- July 13, 20250 CommentPassengers, crew rescued from a capsized tourist boat off DelftJAFFNA: A boat carrying a group of local tourists and crew members capsized in the sea area off the coast of Delft in Jaffna. According to reports, there were 14 individuals on board at the time of the incident, including 12 passengers and two crew members. However, no casualties or injuries were reported, said Ada...Loc
- July 12, 20250 CommentRs. 200 million worth smuggled Luxury Motorcycles found in a Bird Park in HambantotaCOLOMBO ;Twenty illegally imported motorcycles, including eight luxury Harley-Davidson bikes and four tricycles, have been discovered inside a warehouse at the Hambantota Bird Park. Police stated that officers from the Central Anti-Corruption Task Force conducted the raid today based on a tip-off received by the Acting Inspector General of Police. During the raid, the motorcycles...Local
- July 12, 20250 CommentPakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Colombo on July 21ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is likely to visit Colombo on July 21. Reports added that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will also visit Indonesia after the Sri Lanka visit. During...Local