by Maneshka Borham | Sunday Observer

by Maneshka Borham

Brigadier Sumith Atapattu
Army releases more land plots to owners
The Army will release five plots of civilian land occupied by the military in the Trincomalee district tomorrow.The ceremony to hand over 5 acres in Kuchchaveli, 1.75 acres in Serunuwara, 4.5 acres in Muttur and another two acres in Kantale, will be held at the Eastern province governor’s office.According to Army Media Spokesman Brigadier Sumith Atapattu,13.25 acres in...
2018-12-08 18:30:00
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Vavunathivu cop killing - suspects grilled
The two former LTTE cadres arrested in connection with the killing of...
2018-12-08 18:30:00 0
Killing of two PCs in B’caloa : Ex-LTTE cadre held
Kilinochchi police arrested a former LTTE cadre yesterday in...
2018-12-01 18:30:00 0
Probe into Udawalawe Mugalan’s killing
Wildlife Conservation Department officials have launched a probe into...
2018-12-01 18:30:00 0
JVP for legitimate general elections
Firebrand JVP trade union leader and politburo member K.D Lalkantha...
2018-11-24 18:30:00 0
Navy abduction for ransom case : CID closes in on most wanted suspect
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has closed in on one of...
2018-11-24 18:30:00 0
Reinstatement of IP Rangajeewa: Committee to Protect Rights of Prisoners to file petition
The Committee to Protect Rights of Prisoners will file a petition...
2018-11-24 18:30:00 0
Snap general election, the only solution - JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said that the only solution to...
2018-11-17 18:30:00 0
More rain expected today
Heavy rains around the island will persist today, according to a...
2018-11-10 18:30:00 0
Dissolution of Parliament : UNP to challenge President’s decision
The United National Party (UNP) will file a petition in the Supreme...
2018-11-10 18:30:00 0
New IUSF Convenor
A new Convenor for the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF)...
2018-11-10 18:30:00 0
Dinesh set to be House Leader
Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) leader and United People’s Freedom...
2018-11-03 18:30:00 0
Assassination conspiracy : Namal Kumara: The police informant who turned on his handler
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2018-10-20 18:30:00 0
Chief of Defence Staff due to make statement this week
Former Navy Commander and current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)...
2018-10-20 18:30:00 0
Police promotions delay further aggravated
The issue of delayed promotions in the Police force have been further...
2018-10-20 18:30:00 0
Thebuwana celebrates release of Police Sergeant
The towns of Matugama and Thebuwana was in a jubilant atmosphere on...
2018-10-13 18:30:00 1
Crime in the North : Police claim to have firm grip
In recent times Police top brass in the North have repeatedly tried...
2018-10-13 18:30:00 0
Cashew Corporation in North East land rights battle
The Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation has lost tens of thousands of acres...
2018-10-06 18:30:00 0
Stringent laws needed to curb drunk driving Precious lives nipped in the bud
In the early hours of September 30, Ajantha Gamini Perera (51) a...
2018-10-06 18:30:00 0
Gang violence takes toll on the innocent
Shootings in recent times have become a weekly occurrence as...
2018-10-06 18:30:00 0
Police Commission Chief slams Rajapakshe’s irresponsible criticism
Slamming criticisms levelled against the National Police Commission...
2018-10-06 18:30:00 0
Mahinda’s best option is to field Shiranthi - Lalkantha
Firebrand JVP Trade Union Leader K.D. Lalkantha made waves last week...
2018-09-29 18:30:00 0
New Constitution: Mere eyewash, says Lalkantha
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) says it has no confidence in a...
2018-09-29 18:30:00 0
Stricken by drought
Raging floods and lashing rains are a mere distant memory for 50-year...
2018-09-29 18:30:00 0
Star CID witness in Navy abductions case faces persecution
Lt. Commander Krishan Welagedara provided damning evidence to CID...
2018-09-22 18:30:00 0
20A: Power to the people, not to a single individual - Vijitha Herath
Over the years, since its introduction in 1978, criticisms against...
2018-09-08 18:30:00 0
M’gama UC Chairman on a rampage
Maharagama Urban Council (UC) employees assaulted by its Chairman...
2018-09-08 18:30:00 0
Majority of JO will support 20th Amendment - JVP
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) says it is confident that majority of...
2018-09-08 18:30:00 0
After explosive revelations in Court in Navy 11 youth abduction case : Families of missing boys hope justice is finally within reach
The investigation into a suspected Navy abduction for ransom racket...
2018-09-01 18:30:00 0
Police Commission, IGP before Constitutional Council tomorrow
The National Police Commission (NPC) and the Inspector General of...
2018-09-01 18:30:00 0
OMP marks International Day of the Disappeared : If their stories do not stir the heart, something is wrong with our country - Deepika Udagama
As the International Day of the Disappeared fell on August 30, Sri...
2018-09-01 18:30:00 0
ONUR radio dramas, authors under fire despite lack of religious references in creative works
The furore about ONUR radio dramas being erroneously billed as ‘anti-...
2018-08-25 18:30:00 0
National Police Commission : Powerless against IGP
The National Police Commission (NPC) cannot compel the Inspector...
2018-08-25 18:30:00 0
Elephant survey to begin next month
The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) will conduct an island-...
2018-08-25 18:30:00 0
Hope fades at Tellipalai cancer hospital
Serious shortage of medical officers and poor resources threaten the...
2018-08-18 18:30:00 0
Human-leopard conflict : Tragic twist as straying leopards face cattle farmers’ wrath
On July 31, yet another three endemic leopards fell victim to the...
2018-08-11 18:30:00 0
Custodial Deaths : Who will watch the watchmen?
A Magisterial inquiry has been launched into the recent death of a...
2018-08-11 18:30:00 0
PC Electoral System report out this week
Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports Faizer...
2018-08-04 18:30:00 0
Don’t interpret Govt’s patience as sign of weakness, Rajitha warns unions
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr Rajitha...
2018-08-04 18:30:00 0
Fighting organised crime under archaic laws
Sri Lanka has seen a rapid rise in organised crime in the post war...
2018-08-04 18:30:00 0
New hope to resolve Northern debt crisis
JAFFNA: Nine years after the end of Sri Lanka’s long drawn conflict...
2018-07-28 18:30:00 0
Heads to roll at Sri Lanka Prisons?
With evidence mounting on narcotics related crime and corruption...
2018-07-28 18:30:00 0
Discovering the world through Post Crossing
There is perhaps nothing more exciting than hearing the bell of the...
2018-07-21 18:30:00 0
Seven road fatalities per day
Sri Lankans today are more likely to meet their end on the country’s...
2018-07-21 18:30:00 0
Busting the ‘crime-wave’ myth
In spite of a spate of brutal murders reported recently,...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 0
Navy to increase Southern Naval Command strength – PM
The Navy has been advised to emphasise on anti-submarine warfare and...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 1
Rajanganaya farmers to petition Supreme Court
Farmers from Rajanganaya will petition Supreme Court the against the...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 0
Rajanganaya water contamination: Residents await solution
As the rains have now replenished the once drought-stricken...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 0
Kalawana forest enclosure for Sinharaja elephants
Cabinet permission is being sought to allocate a plot of land within...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 0
JVP launches 10,000 meetings
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will launch its 10,000 public...
2018-07-14 18:30:00 0
Lack of training, modern equipment takes toll on Police
On June 22, it was business as usual at the Nileka Jewellery Store in...
2018-06-30 18:30:00 0

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