Tissamaharama Special Corr.

STF arrests man connected to multiple homicides

A criminal connected to multiple homicides and other crimes was arrested by Tangalle Special Task Force (STF) officials with a firearm and seven live rounds of ammunition, recently. The man was...

Seven treasure hunters apprehended

Special Task Force (STF) officials in Kataragama recently apprehended seven persons involved in treasure hunting at forest reserves in Mathakada, Tissamaharama.The suspects...
Teacher in sexual abuse case bailed

A 27-year-old teacher, a mother of one, who sexually abused a 15- year-old schoolboy attending her tuition class, was released on a personal bail of Rs. 100,000 when she was...
Sugarcane growing encouraged

The Sri Lanka Sugar Company Pelwatta Unit initiated growing 5,000 hectares with sugarcane and 150 hectares of them were cultivated with sugar cane in Gomadiywela, Ethliwewa...
Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary marked

The Consulate General of India, Hambantota commemorated 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a series of events this year.The inaugural event, the Galle District...