Colombo Port transhipment operations witnesses the highest growth
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Establishing a record in transshipment operations the Port of Colombo has witnessed the highest growth of 19.8% in transshipment container throughput for the...
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Hundreds missing in Laos hydroelectric dam collapse
(UTV|COLOMBO) Hundreds of people are missing and an unknown number dead after a dam collapsed in south-east Laos, state media reported. The collapse at the...
KSA bans 8 practices deemed harmful to animals
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has banned a series of practices under new animal cruelty laws. The ban is based on the...
Colombo High Court Re-Issues Notice To President and Prime Minister
(UTV|COLOMBO) The Colombo High Court today (24) re issued notice to President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to appear before the court on...
Woman arrested with 22 heroin packets in Mount Lavinia Court Premises
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested by police in Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises for the possession of 22 heroin packets. The arrested female had come...
President’s Former Chief of Staff & Ex-STC Chairman Further Remanded
(UTV|COLOMBO) President’s former Chief of Staff I. H. K. Mahanama and former State Timber Corporation (STC) Chairman P.Dissanayaka, who were in remand custody for allegedly...
Fire at Kotahena Central College doused
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A fire at the Kotahena Central College has been brought under control after a sustained effort by the Fire Brigade of Colombo this...
Sexual assault on foreigner: Police rules out involvement of Danushka Gunathilaka
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been dismissed for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault on a foreigner as there was no...
A deceive meeting on death penalty today
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A special meeting is scheduled to take place today (25) with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena and Officials of the Prisons Department...