Former Customs DG and Additional DG arrested
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested the former Director General of the Sri Lanka Customs, Jagath Wijeweera and the former Additional...
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Special Cabinet meeting today
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A special Cabinet meeting has been called at 6.00 this evening (27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo....
Indictment served on Avant-Garde, Rakna Lanka and 9 accused
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Indictment served on Avant-Garde Security Services (Private) Limited and Rakna Lanka Security companies as 9 accused in the arms trafficking case by the...
40 Army officers promoted to rank of Colonel
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Maithripala Sirisena promoted 40 Lieutenant Colonels to the rank of Colonels, the Army Headquarters said. The promotions had been made...
Probe launched into suspicious death of four elephants – [IMAGES]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Wildlife officials of Sigiriya had launched an investigation into the suspicious death of four elephants at Hiriwadunna in Habarana. Wildlife officials said the bodies...
Supreme Court postpones Dr. Shafi’s FR petition until next year
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Supreme Court today (Sept 27) postponed doctor Mohamed Shafi’s fundamental rights petition against his unlawful arrest until January 24, 2020. During today’s hearing, the Attorney General’s...
Teachers and principals strike to be called off
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two-day token strike launched by the Ceylon Teachers’ and Principals’ Services Union has decided to temporarily call off their strike today (27)....
Head of Avant-Garde’s Maritime Security Division arrested
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the Head of Avant-Garde’s Maritime Security Division this morning (27)....
India opens support to Sri Lankan SMEs
(UTV|COLOMBO) – One of world’s most dynamic SME and MSME collectives has come forward to support Sri Lankan MSMEs to fulfil its long cherished dream...
Beedi leaves wrapped in 34 parcels discovered
(UTV|COLOMBO) – 1243.3kg of Beedi leaves wrapped in 34 parcels were recovered by the Navy during patrols carried out in Southbar and Oluthuduwai areas in...