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Suspect arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 30 million

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A suspect was arrested in the Wattala, Ederamulla area this morning (8) with over 2 kilograms and 325 grams of narcotics valued at more than Rs. 30 million. The Police Special Ta... Read More


Negombo prison riot sparked after inmates held officers hostage

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A riot began at the Negombo prison when inmates behaved violently, assaulted prison officers, and held them hostage as around ten officers entered to retrieve detainees, according... Read More


Inmate transferred after Negombo clash dies at hospital

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- An inmate who was transferred to the Boossa prison following the unrest at the Negombo prison died. The individual passed away after being admitted to the Galle National Hospital... Read More


Gazette issued to establish a new prison

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A gazette notification was issued to establish a prison in the Mahamodara area in Galle. The Minister in charge of the subject, Harshana Nanayakkara, issued the relevant notifica... Read More


Record 9,837 Pilgrims Leave Jammu in Largest-Ever Amarnath Yatra Batch

Jammu, July 8 -- Share Tweet Share Abrar Nabi Jammu, July 8 (KNS) : In what marks a historic high for the ongoing annual pilgrimage, a record single-day contingent of 9,837 devotees departed from the ... Read More


All Major Parties Reluctant Over Holding ULB Polls Which They Say Offers 'Parallel Structures'

Jammu, July 8 -- Share Tweet Share SRINAGAR, July 8(KNS): The highly anticipated Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir are unlikely to be held anytime soon due to a widening political ... Read More


NATO unveils massive new arms deals

India, July 8 -- President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease t... Read More


Explosions hit Damascus during Macron visit, at least 18 injured

India, July 8 -- Explosions rocked Syria's Capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France's president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of ... Read More


9 cops killed in terrorist attack in Pak

India, July 8 -- At least nine policemen were killed in a terrorist attack at a police post in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday night at t... Read More


Father's dream fulfilled as Yash Thakur makes India squad

India, July 8 -- When Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur steps into the Indian dressing room for his possible national debut during the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, it wouldn't exactly be the story of a fresh-f... Read More