Former Sri Lankan Ambassador To USA Jaliya Wikramasuriya Further Remanded

The former Sri Lankan Ambassador to United States

Of America (USA) Jaliya Wikramasuriya who was arrested and remanded over misusing of state funds during renovation work of  Sri Lankan Embassy Building at Washington D.C  has been further remanded until 11th of January by Colombo Fort Magistrate today (02).

The former Sri Lankan Ambassador to USA was arrested at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) on 17th of November while preparing to leave the country.

A Lorry Driver Was Killed Due To A Lorry-Private Bus Collision

A lorry driver was killed and few Bus passengers

received minor injuries due to a Lorry-Private Bus collision occurred at Kegalle-Molagoda area on Kandy-Colombo main road today (02).

Police have arrested the Private Bus driver regarding the accident.

Kegalle Police are conducting an investigation on the incident.

As Human-Elephant Conflict Grows,A Group Of Wild Elephants Have Destroyed Eight Houses In Dimbulagala

A group of wild elephants entered the palatiyawa and

allegama villages in Dimbulagala (North Central Province)yesterday (01) and destroyed eight houses as well as paddy bags.

During last year around 11 humans and 09 wild elephants were killed and nearly 200 houses  fully or partially destroyed in Mahaweli "B" zone due to the human-elephant conflict  according to sources.

 The destroying of forests elephants are living is being identified as the main reason for human- elephant conflict and lack of resources available to chase away  wild elephants is become a growing problem the wild life officers of Polonnaruwa district (North Central Province)have stated.

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A Pakistani National Was Arrested With 02 Kilo Grammes Of Heroin At Katunayake Airport

Police Narcotics Bureau officials along with Airport

Customs officers  have arrested a Pakistani National with  02 Kilo Grammes of Heroin in his possession at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport.

The haul of Heroin arrested in possession of the Pakistani National is worth around Rs.2 bilion it has been reported.The suspect arrived at Katunayake Airport from Qatar.

Police Natcotics Bureau and Airport Customs are conducting an investigation on the incident.