(UTV|COLOMBO) – A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident where several VIP security personnel had attacked a van on the Colombo-Kandy road at Kalagedihena, after he surrendered to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) this morning. The arrested suspect has been identified as Marcus Peter Ruwan, 26, a resident of Kalutara. Meanwhile police…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The driver of the defender and another individual have been arrested over an assault incident on a driver of a van in Kalagedihena. The duo was arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Crimes Division yesterday. The driver has been identified as a 45 year old of Mathugama and the other individual a 32 year…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prevailing windy conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas and showery condition over the island, particularly in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, are likely to continue today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. Very strong gusty winds up to (70-80) kmph are likely over the island, particularly in…
(UTV|COLOMBO) -International cricket chiefs on Thursday suspended Zimbabwe over a failure to keep the sport free from government interference, throwing into doubt their participation in qualifiers for the T20 World Cup. The decision means International Cricket Council funding to Zimbabwe Cricket will be frozen and representative teams from the country will not be allowed to…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Colombo High Court Judge Shashi Mahendran has sentenced a youth to death over the possession of heroin, sources states. A 25-year-old unmarried male resident of the Maradana area have been handed capital punishment in this manner. The defendant has been arrested by the Colombo North Anti-Corruption Unit on the 6th of June 2016,…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan shares rose for the sixth straight session yesterday to hit a more than three-month closing high, as diversified and banking stocks gained, while the rupee ended steady. The benchmark stock index gained 1.04% to 5,645.65, its highest close since 4 April. Markets were closed on Tuesday for a holiday. The index rose…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Showery and windy conditions are likely to enhance over South-western part of the island till 19th July 2019, the Department of Meteorology said. Cloudy skies can be expected in the southern half of the island today. Fairly strong gusty winds up to (40-50) kmph are likely over the Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Another suspect has been arrested yesterday (16) in connection with the 290 detonators haul that was recovered Piliyandala area recently, according to the Police Media. On July 15, four persons were arrested while in possession of 290 electric detonators at Hedigama, Piliyandala. Acting on a tip-off was received by the Piliyandala Police regarding the…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Panadura North Police Station has been interdicted on the National Police Commission’s (NPC) covering approval after two T-56 assault rifles went missing from his police station. An investigation was launched after two firearms went missing at the Panadura North Police Station on July 06. [alert color=”faebcc” icon=”fa-commenting”]Keeping…
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The police said that 2037 drunk drivers were arrested in island-wide raids conducted since last Friday (05). During 24-hour raids carried out from 6.00 a.m. last morning (10) to 6.00 a.m. today (11), 274 drivers who had been under the influence of alcohol were taken into custody. On July 3rd, Police Media Spokesperson SP…
