Several programs were organized in Jaffna city to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the murder of journalist Dharmaratnam Sivaram on April 28th.On the evening of April 28th, following a media briefing held at the Jaffna Media Association, a commemoration and protest were organized at the Journalists’ Memorial Monument near the …
Read More »Sexual harassment of a young woman by a businessman at Rukattana Junction?
A female employee from a business establishment in the Rukattana Junction area has reported being sexually harassed by the owner. She has filed a complaint with the Katana Police, who have referred her to Negombo Hospital for assistance. The businessman involved owns a restaurant in the Adiambalam area as well. …
Read More »A doctor at Negombo Hospital accused of sexually abused a young woman?
A serious allegation has been made against a doctor at Negombo Hospital, accusing him of sexually abused a young woman who visited the outpatient department for treatment. The young woman has reportedly filed a complaint with the Medical Director of Negombo Hospital regarding the incident. She has since been admitted …
Read More »The decayed pillars of the Mankuliya Bridge will be renovated!
The huge pillars under the Mankuliya Bridge connecting Negombo and Talahena Peruwa had already started to burst . These photos were sent to the Mipura website in 2019 after a special inspection visit by Sangith Fernando, a member of the Negombo City Council, to see how most of the pillars …
Read More »Negombo Municipal Council officials to be transferred?
There is currently a rumor among the municipal employees that several officers of the Negombo Municipal Council are to be transferred in the near future. It is said that several of those who helped them with their financial dealings during the Lansa regime will receive these transfers soon. The former …
Read More »Who benefits from the rejection of the nominations for the elephant and the medal?
The medal and the elephant have been swept away from the Negombo Municipal Council constituency this time ahead of the election. The UNP, which has been carrying the flag of Negombo politics for decades, is now facing a huge crisis.In short, even the UNP constituency organizer is demanding votes from …
Read More »Will the laws be stricter for foreigners who drive around in tuk tuks?
The police state that the trend of foreigners visiting Sri Lanka riding three-wheelers has increased in the country and steps have been taken to introduce a set of rules in this regard recently. In particular, for some time now, locals have been giving these foreigners a few minutes of training …
Read More »When will the Commissioner take action against these illegal constructions?
There has been a lot of talk in the past about a building being built near the Laugh Supermarket in the center of Negombo. It is reported that many in the city were of the opinion that this building was being built illegally, without considering the main criteria that should …
Read More »A wave of Facebook parties in the Gampaha district?
76 people were arrested recently for holding a party using illegal drugs in the Bellana Watta area of Seeduwa. Police say 12 young women were among the arrested group. It seems that the Gampaha district has been the focus of such organized Facebook and Instagram events in the past. The …
Read More »What actions did public health inspectors take regarding “Blue Star Salmon”?
A can of salmon from a company called Blue Star was found to be unfit for human consumption. A housewife from Kurana, Katunayake, who experienced this issue, informed the officers at the Public Health Inspectorate in Negombo. She also sent relevant photos via WhatsApp. After a few days, when we …
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