Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her recent controversial comments, has been ordered to be remanded in custody until June 07, after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court. MORE..
Six school students have been arrested over an incident of allegedly setting fire to a stock of pipes for the Asupini Ella Water Scheme in Kegalle on May 19, the police said. MORE..
The Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has arrested a South Korean national residing in Kottawa area for defrauding LKR 25 million through a foreign employment scam. MORE..
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) says that a sufficient number of passenger transport buses will be operated without any hindrance in view of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination which will commence tomorrow (May 29). MORE..
India s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine years and is seeking a third term in next year s elections. MORE..