Fire at Colombo city hotel yet to be doused

Fire fighters are continuing their efforts to douse a fire that has broken out in a city hotel in Colombo, three hours after the incident was reported.

Govt. tables list of 361 liquor licenses issued this year

Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake today tabled in Parliament the list of liquor licenses that had been issued by the Excise Department this year.

Opposition MP to chair COPA

Galle sea to be reclaimed for major development project

Green light has been granted to reclaim 45 hectares of land area within the Bay of Galle to facilitate infrastructure and real estate developments similar to Colombo Port City, according to a report.

Former airman detected with smuggled cigarettes at BIA

The Airport police Narcotic Bureau unit seized a consignment of foreign – made cigarettes, which have been illegally smuggled into the country today morning.

Police Commission Orders Transfers of 54 Senior Officers

The National Police Commission has issued immediate transfers for 54 senior police officers, including 5 Deputy Inspectors General of Police.