Kundasale PS chairman arrested over assault on principal

Chairman of the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, Asela Ekanayake, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a school principal, the Police said. MORE...

October 5, 2015  01:06 pm|

Two arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.5 million bribe to police

A brother-in-law of the former Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman and another individual have been arrested after they attempted to offer a bribe of Rs. 1.5 million to the Sapugaskanda OIC, this morning (8), the police say. MORE...

September 8, 2015  05:57 pm|

Ex-Yakkalamulla PS Vice Chairman arrested

The former Vice Chairman of the Yakkalamulla Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested on charges of molesting an underage girl, police said today. MORE..

August 16, 2015  03:40 pm|

Ex-PS member arrested for poaching in reserve

A former UNP member of the Ambalantota Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by wildlife officers for allegedly poaching within the Madunagala Reserve. MORE..

June 19, 2015  09:46 am|

Rathgama PS chairman’s murder: Another suspect surrenders

Another suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha chairman Manoj Pushpakumara Mendis was arrested after he surrendered to police. MORE..

April 23, 2015  12:01 pm|

Police catch more suspects in Rathgama PS chairman murder

The police on Wednesday (9) apprehended to more suspects in connection with the murder of Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Manoj Pushpakumara Mendis. MORE...

April 9, 2015  12:15 pm|

Rathgama PS chairman’s murder: Main suspect surrenders, remanded till April 6

The main suspect in the murder of the Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman has been remanded till April 06 after he surrendered to the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..

March 31, 2015  04:17 pm|

Rathgama PS chairman shot dead in Hikkaduwa

The Chairman of the Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha, Manoj Pushpakumara Mendis, has been shot dead at a hotel in Hikkaduwa last night, police said. MORE..

March 24, 2015  07:12 am|

Arachchikattuwa PS member arrested for impersonating a cop

A UPFA member of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, M. Prabath Fernanado, has been arrested in the Wella area in Chilaw for allegedly impersonating a police officer. MORE..

March 23, 2015  12:24 pm|

MR’s message read at rally in Kandy

A message from former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was read at the public rally currently being held in Kandy. MORE..

March 6, 2015  05:20 pm|

Public opinion can’t be changed with threats – Rajapaksa

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that public opinion cannot be changed with threats and intimidation and that it is wrong to prohibit SLFP members from attending rallies organized by other political parties. MORE..

March 6, 2015  03:16 pm|

SC issues stay order on Pudukuduirippu, Maritimepattu polls

The Supreme Court today issued a stay order preventing the holding of elections for Maritimepattu and Pudukuduirippu Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Mullaittivu District until March 27. MORE..

February 27, 2015  01:06 pm|

No Confidence Motion submitted against John Amaratunga

The No Confidence Motion against Minister John Amaratunga which was signed by 114 Opposition MPs has been handed over to the Secretary General of Parliament, Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala de Silva said. MORE..

February 7, 2015  04:06 pm|

Wattala PS Chairman assaulted, evicted from chamber

The Chairman of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha, R.A. Thyagaratna Alwis, was reportedly assaulted and forcefully removed from the chamber during the monthly session of the local government institution this morning. MORE..

January 30, 2015  12:39 pm|