Hong Kong: Petrol bombs tossed at police in latest protest
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A group of hardcore protesters threw petrol bombs at a police station as violence flared in Hong Kong during a banned march that drew...
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No politics at state offices- Elections Chief
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Election Commission says the distribution of leaflets at all state offices, local authorities, government schools, Provincial Councils, state corporations or boards related to...
Seven Chinese workers at Aruwakkalu landfill arrested without visas
(UTV|COLOMBO ) – Seven Chinese nationals employed at the Aruwakkalu Sanitary Landfill in Puttalam without a valid visa were arrested yesterday (Oct 18), police said. They...
US baby born on 9/11 at 9:11 weighs 9lb 11oz
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A US mother says her newborn daughter is a “little miracle” after she was born on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at 9:11pm...
Fire breaks out at estate houses; 49 displaced
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Twelve estate houses have been completely gutted in a fire that has erupted at ‘Chandrigamam’ tea estate at around 9.00 pm last night (05)....
Dumping of garbage at Kerawalapitiya stopped
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Dumping of garbage at the Kerawalapitiya garbage facility had been suspended with effect from today, the Megapolis and Western Development Ministry said. In a...
Police fire tear gas at protesting students
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students at Lotus Road in Colombo, a short while ago. UTV News...
9 Sri Lankans busted at BIA with gold concealed as chains
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Nine Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for illegally brining in 2kg 800g of gold concealed as chains,...
Angelina Jolie confirms her casting in ‘The Eternals’ at Comic Con
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Comic-Con 2019 got an extra shot of glamour as Oscar winner Angelina Jolie graced the Hall H stage on Saturday. The 44-year-old actress officially...
980kg of beedi leaves found at Erambugodella
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Navy personnel have discovered 980kg of beedi leaves during a search conducted at Erambugodella in Puttalam. A group of naval personnel attached...