Hamas releases first batch of Israeli captives under ceasefire deal
Hamas has released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as the hotly anticipated first phase of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza unfolds. Cheers broke out in Israel,…
Watch : Grand welcome for Police officer granted bail
The Police Constable, who was remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer within the Mount Lavinia court premises, received a grand welcome after being granted bail over the incident today. The Police Constable was released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Oct), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.45 to…
56-year-old man dies in toilet pit explosion
A 56-year-old man has died after a toilet pit exploded at his residence in Pilana, Nagashandiya, within the Habaraduwa Police Division. Police said the incident occurred last evening (12) when the victim reportedly attempted to extract gas from the pit…
19 yr old boy dies after falling off Matale waterfall
A 19-year-old youth has died after falling off the Nalagana Ella Falls in Kandenuwara, Matale, last evening. According to the Police, two others had sustained injuries and had been admitted to the Matale Hospital. The incident had occurred when four…
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…