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Sri Lanka concerned about growing tensions in Middle East

ChiefEditorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka deeply concerned about the growing tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of a senior Iranian Leader, the Sri Lanka’s

Passara-Madulsima road accident – 12 killed [UPDATE]

ChiefEditorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|BADULLA) – Twelve persons are reported dead from an accident which occurred on the Passara-Madulsima road in Badulla, stated the Police.

136 foreign nationals arrested over visa violations

editorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Over 130 foreign nationals have been arrested over remaining in the country without valid visa documents, stated the Police Media Division. The arrests

Patali Champika’s driver released on bail

editorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Thusitha Dilum Kumara, who served as MP Patali Champika Ranawaka’s driver, was released on bail by Colombo Additional Magistrate Kanchana Neranjana Silva despite

‘White van’ incident: Suspects released on bail

editorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The three suspects including former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr.Rumy Mohamed, who were remanded over the ‘white van’ incident, were released on

Import of maize and peanuts suspended

editorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The government has decided to suspend the import of maize and peanuts, stated the Ministry of Agriculture. The suspension will be in effect

“Govt. blaming the Police for Ranjan’s arrest” – MP Harshana Rajakaruna

editorJan 6, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United National Party says the government is attempting to palm off the blame of the arbitrary arrest of Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake entirely

CBSL extends suspension on PTL

Staff WriterJan 6, 2020January 6, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business

Four arrested over leopard killing

Staff WriterJan 6, 20200

(UTV | RATNAPURA) – Four men including 2 hunters had been arrested yesterday (05) over the death of the young male leopard last week in

Hemasiri and Pujith further remanded

Staff WriterJan 6, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and mandatory-leave Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara who were arrested