A 13-year-old child has been reported missing after falling into the Jayaganga River in Ipalogama last evening (7).
The victim had climbed a tree on the river bank and had been taking selfies when he had fallen from the tree into the river, police said.
Police lifeguards and area residents have launched a search operation to locate the victim but no trace of him has been found so far.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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