El Salvador: Evelyn Hernández cleared over baby’s death
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A 21-year-old woman in El Salvador whose baby was found dead in the toilet where she gave birth has been cleared of murder during...
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Jeffrey Epstein death ruled ‘suicide by hanging’
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Jeffrey’s Epstein’s death in a Manhattan jail cell has officially been ruled a suicide by hanging, according to the New York medical examiner. The...
Three arrested over hacking to death of 2 underworld figures at Madampitiya
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Three suspects have been arrested with swords in connection with the murders of two underworld figures, who were hacked to death in broad daylight...
Police investigate death of ten-month old twins
(UTV|COLOMBO) -Police has launched a comprehensive probe after discovering the bodies of ten-month old twins in Nintavur, Sammanthurai. Police Media Spokesperson Superintendent of Police Ruwan...
Double-murder convict hacked to death in Hambantota
(UTV|COLOMBO) – During a search conducted by the Navy and STF in the Siribopura area, Hambantota, two drug traffickers were arrested with crystal methamphetamine, also known...
Twenty five year old sentenced to death over drugs
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Colombo High Court Judge Shashi Mahendran has sentenced a youth to death over the possession of heroin, sources states. A 25-year-old unmarried male...
“Easter Sunday attackers must be sentenced to death” – President
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says all perpetrators of the Easter Sunday attacks should be sentenced to death. Speaking at a function yesterday the Head of...
Michael Jackson honoured on 10th anniversary of his death
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Representatives from Michael Jackson’s estate have paid tribute to the late King of Pop on the 10th anniversary of his death. Jackson passed away...
Mali village attack death toll revised down to 35
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The number of people killed in an attack on a village in central Mali has been revised to 35, down from nearly 100, officials...
Brunei says it won’t enforce death penalty for gay sex
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan...