Families of gem mine accident victims compensated

President Maithripala Sirisena today distributed financial payments as compensation to the families of persons who died or suffered disabilities in accidents in the gem mines belonging to the Gem and Jewellery Authority. MORE..

June 17, 2015  04:25 pm|

New Ministers sworn in

SLFP Parliamentarians Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Chandrasiri Sooriyaarachchi, Hemal Gunasekara and Pandu Bandaranayake have received ministerial portfolios. MORE..

May 29, 2015  12:57 pm|

Woman murdered at a leading school in Bambalapitiya?

The body of a woman has been found inside a store room at a leading school in Bambalapitiya, police said. MORE..

April 19, 2015  08:44 pm|

Police tear gas protesting university students

(UPDATE) The Galle Road has been closed from Kollupitiya Junction to Galle Face Roundabout due to the protest launched by university students, polcie spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..

March 31, 2015  04:43 pm|

Prisoner escapes from hospital bathroom

A prisoner has escaped while receiving treatment at the Balapitiya Hospital today, police said. MORE..

February 21, 2015  05:46 pm|