COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Animal Production and Health said samples of imported eggs have been taken to be tested at laboratories. Director Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said the tests are conducted to detect viruses, including bird flu. The tests will be conducted at the Medical Research Ins...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested three people for attempting to shoot dead a person in Wellampitiya. Police said that two men were arrested from Kotuwila for planning the murder, and aiding in the attempted murder. Following interrogation, the motorcyclist who was assigned to carry ou...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 25-year-old woman died following a shooting that took place in Talgaswatte, Wanathamulla in Borella. Sri Lanka Police said that two Sri Lanka Army Intelligence personnel had visted the area on Monday (13) night to extract information relating to drug trafficking. A weapon had...

Colombo (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Police and the Criminal Investigations Department recorded statements from 23 people in connection with the murder of respected Colombo-based businessman Dinesh Schaffter. A homicide investigations is underway involving the CID, Colombo Crimes Division and two other p...

Colombo (New 1st): The Criminal Investigation Department says statements were recorded from around 20 people regarding the murder of respected Colombo-based businessman Dinesh Schaffter. Police said statements were also recorded from former cricket commentator Brian Thomas, while his mobile phone w...