“We too want to be economically strong” – President tells China
(UTV | COLOMBO) – “Sri Lanka is a small country. Fortunately or not, it is geographically placed in a most strategic location. As a result,...
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IP dies after shooting himself
(UTV | COLOMBO) – An Inspector of Police (IP) attached to the Mirihana Police had died after shooting himself this morning (15)....
Rs.1,000 daily wage for estate workers from March 1
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The minimum daily wage of a plantation worker should be Rs.1000 with effect from March 1, 2020, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has...
Strictly comply with the law when making arrests
(UTV | COLOMBO) – When arresting an individual the Police should do it strictly in accordance with the legal process and carry out the action...
Ranjan Ramanayake arrested
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today (14)....
No fuel shortage due to crisis in Gulf region
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister of Passenger Transport Management and Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera says he will take steps to inform the Cabinet of Ministers of...
Iraj appointed to Tourism Director Board
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Popular musician Iraj Weeraratne has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)...
AG directs CCD to arrest Ranjan
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Director to arrest UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake after obtaining a warrant and...
61 arrested over Easter attacks remanded again
(UTV|COLOMBO) – 61 suspects arrested after the Easter Sunday bombings have been further remanded till the 28th of January. The order was issued by the Batticaloa...
Rajitha Senarathne arrives at CID to record statement
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement this morning. Dr. Senaratne who, had...