Police officer granted bail over Mount Lavinia Court incident
The police officer who was in remand custody over the incident at the Mount Lavinia Court premises has been granted bail today (13). The Police Constable has been released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000 each after being produced before…
Court incident : More action from Police
Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Inspector H.T.M. Thushara has been immediately transferred to general duties in the Medical Services Division, Police said. The transfer follows an incident on Friday at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court involving a lawyer and a Police…
150 new ambulances expected as Harsha defends 1990 Suwa Seriya brand
MP Harsha de Silva criticizing reported government attempts to change the logo and colour scheme of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service, called the move unnecessary. Speaking to media, De Silva said that following discussions with TATA Group Chairperson Natarajan…
Alcohol-fueled clash ends in fatal stabbing between brothers
A 34-year-old man died Sunday after being injured in a stabbing incident in Kudalgamuwa involving his brother, Police said. The victim was reportedly consuming alcohol with a group of friends at his residence when an argument broke out with his…
Tangalle Police summons Wimal again
Former Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has been informed by the Tangalle Police to appear again today (12) to provide a statement. However, Weerawansa told media that he had notified the police of his inability to…
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North- western provinces and in Mannar district. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the…
Court incident : Police issue new statement
The Police today issued a statement denying reports that Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake had spoken to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the altercation at the Mount Lavinia Court premises. The post Court incident : Police issue new statement…
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table
Australia (331/7 in 49 overs) beat India (330) by 3 wickets in Women’s ODI World Cup match The post ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
M’Lavinia court incident: Govt to take strong action against senior lawyer
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says legal action will be taken against senior lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake over his conduct within the Mount Lavinia Court premises, describing it as contempt of court. Police officers had visited the residence of the lawyer…
Worker remittances rise 20% in first nine months of 2025
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka recorded a significant increase in 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Remittances for September 2025 stood at USD 695.7 million, up from USD 555.6 million…