Tag: police
Sri Lanka emerge champions of Police Cricket World Cup
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -Sri Lanka Police emerged champions of the sixth Police Cricket World Cup played in England yesterday (Aug 17). Sri Lanka, captained by ... Read More
Three killed in Habarana fatal accident
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -A van and a tipper truck collided in Kudameegaswewa area on Dambulla-Habarana road last night around 10.00 pm. Three ... Read More
Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -Police are locked in a lengthy stand-off with a gunman who injured at least six officers during a shootout ... Read More
Hong Kong protests: Police defend use of ‘disguised’ officers
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -Hong Kong police have admitted deploying officers disguised as anti-government protesters during mass unrest that rocked the city on ... Read More
Police use tear gas & water cannons on protesting students
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -The Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed off for traffic from the Galle Face entrance road due ... Read More
‘Weliwita Sudda’ arrested
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -A wanted suspect in connection with a heroin racket has been arrested in Battaramulla by the Police Special Task ... Read More
Police fire tear gas at protesting students
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students at Lotus Road in Colombo, ... Read More
Police investigate death of ten-month old twins
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Police has launched a comprehensive probe after discovering the bodies of ten-month old twins in Nintavur, Sammanthurai. Police ... Read More
Police arrest suspect with locally made firearm
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Police have arrested an individual in possession of a locally manufactured, yet unidentified model firearm and ammunition for ... Read More
New hotlines to inform police about disaster situation
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka Police has set up two telephone numbers for the public to inform about any disaster situations ... Read More
A police operation to nab Beliatta chairman
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Police have launched an investigation for arresting Beliatta Divisional Council chairman Cyril Munasinghe charged of assaulting a person. ... Read More
Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Police firing tear gas have evicted protesters who stormed and ransacked Hong Kong's parliament. Activists had occupied the ... Read More
Police: ‘Man with BB gun’ caused gay pride parade panic
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - A man is due to appear in court after allegedly causing a stampede at a gay pride parade ... Read More
Wellampitiya Police OIC transferred to Galle
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - Wellampitiya Police Officer-In-Charge (OIC) has been transferred to the Galle Police Division with immediate effect, Police Media Spokesperson. ... Read More
Unrest not racially motivated – Police
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) - The Police say the recent unrest in several parts of the island following the Easter Sunday attacks were ... Read More