SC sanctions Excise Officers for Torture & Robbery of Downsouth Restaurant Owner
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that seven officers of the Excise Department’s Excise and Narcotics Unit had violated the fundamental rights of a restaurant owner by torturing him and robbing him of money. In its judgment…
Navy seizes 600kg heroin, ICE worth Rs.10bn with weapons off southern coast
A multi-day fishing vessel intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep seas off the southern coast was found carrying narcotics worth billions of rupees along with a cache of weapons, Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara said. According to the Deputy…
Sri Lanka heatwave? Doctor warns of dehydration risk
Health experts have urged the public to drink plenty of water and take precautions as high temperatures continue to affect parts of Sri Lanka. Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo said frequent…
CBSL rates: Minor depreciation for rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 March), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped slightly from Rs. 307.18 to Rs….
Nestlé Celebrates 120 Years of Working Together for Good in Sri Lanka
Nestlé Lanka Limited, the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company marks 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka this year. From its humble beginnings in 1906, Nestlé Lanka is now the leading Food and Beverage company in the country, manufacturing over…
Dangerous Drugs & Judicature amendments endorsed by Speaker
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificates for the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. The two bills were passed by Parliament of Sri Lanka on Feb. 19. The amendments introduce new legal provisions…
Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed over Indian flag incident
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India’s T20 World Cup victory. According to Indian media reports, a lawyer in Pune lodged the complaint claiming Pandya was seen…
Dollar rate today : Rupee remains stable
The Sri Lankan rupee remains stable against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka, compared to Wednesday, March 11. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 308.25…
Four arrested with 19,060 litres of illegally stored diesel in Biyagama
Four suspects were arrested in Biyagama after Police seized two bowsers containing 19,060 litres of diesel that had been illegally collected and stored. The raid was carried out yesterday evening by the Kelaniya Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau following a tip-off….
Five Indian fishermen arrested
File photo Five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters while fishing between Dhanushkodi and Talaimannar, according to Indian media reports. Their mechanised boat have been seized and…