Gym instructor arrested over Bloemendhal shooting

Police today arrested a suspect in connection with last week’s tragic shooting incident at Bloemendhal Road in Colombo, which claimed the life of two persons and wounded a dozen more. MORE..

August 8, 2015  04:41 pm|

Ravi has unleashed terror in Colombo - Thilanga

Deputy Minister Thilanga Sumathipala says that although the Elections Commissioner had promised to conduct a free and fare election, Finance Minister Raci Karunanayake has been able to unleash terror in the city of Colombo. MORE..

August 1, 2015  05:44 pm|

UPFA calls for immediate probe into Bloemendhal shooting

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UFPA) today expressed shock and disbelief over the tragic shooting incident at Bloemendhal Road in Colombo, which claimed the life of a UNP supporter and wounded at least another dozen. MORE..

July 31, 2015  11:48 pm|

UNP condemns ‘cowardly attack’ on supporters

The United National Party (UNP) today condemned the attack on a group of people engaged in Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s election campaign at Bloemendhal Road, Colombo. MORE..

July 31, 2015  05:50 pm|

Ravi condemns shooting at Kotahena

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake today condemned the shooting incident, which claimed the life of a woman and left more than 10 of his supporters wounded near Bloemendhal Road in Kotahena. MORE..

July 31, 2015  02:09 pm|

Shots fired at Ravi’s supporters; 1 dead and 11 injured

(UPDATE) One person has been confirmed dead while at least 13 supporters of UNP Colombo District candidate Ravi Karunanayake have been hospitalised with injuries following a shooting incident at Bloemendhal Road, Colombo. MORE..

July 31, 2015  12:05 pm|

Special commodity levy on Dhal reduced, oils increased

The special commodity levy on imported Dhal has been reduced from Rs 5 to 25 cents per Kg while levy on oils - except coconut oil - has been increased from Rs 90 to 110 per kg from today.

June 17, 2015  07:30 pm|

Tense situation outside Bribery Commission as Gota arrives

A tense situation reported due to a protest opposite the Bribery Commission as former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to give a statement, the police said. MORE..

April 23, 2015  09:56 am|