Sri Lanka was able to clinch a memorable victory in the first Test played against South Africa yesterday. It was because of an unbeaten record stand between Kusal Janith Perera and Vishwa Fernando of 78 runs that paved the way for Sri Lanka to record this win by reaching the target placed before them by amassing 304 runs for 9 wickets. Kusal Janith Perera played a confident and distinguished unbeaten innings of 153 runs. 

When the Sri Lankan team was moving towards a target of 304, the 9th wicket too had collapsed at

Inquiries about prison and police officers who kept a relationship with Madush

Police sources have reported that inquiries are underway about 13 police officers and 20 prison officers of various categories who have maintained various transactions with Makandure Madush, underworld gang leaders and members. Two police officers are connected to Madush's party. Several telephone dialogues too have been found. 

It is not through police that news about Madush reaches Sri Lanka

It is reported that so far no police officer of an official status has been attached to provide information

The incident which came into much discussion among the media 5 months before was the event praise and respect was afforded on the occasion of the bereavement of Makandure Madush on a grand scale with flowers being sprinkled from helicopters.

Though the father of Madush had left him when he was just a small child and had got himself involved in another marriage. However it is in the above manner that respect was paid on behalf of paternal affection. Madush's father had died of a road accident. In the meantime, the third month

Singer Amal Perera was subjected to discussion some years back  was someone who took a hand in the white turtle robbery which took place. He had in fact come to the place where this rare species of white turtle was being sold and inquiries were made in that respect and the said animal had disappeared in just a few days after that. The owner of the animal has told that Amal Perera was among those suspected of having robbed this white turtle. It was also added that Amal Perera in that instance has told that the white turtle could be for millions to

Member of parliament, Niroshan Premaratna to whom accusation is aimed that businesses ave been launched by taking money from Makandure Madush, has said the following yesterday: "Most social media and some mass media have blamed me. Most of the accusations are targetted in connection with the business I am conducting in Thalawathugoda. 'I have bought a land from Thalawathugda at million 2.2 per perch and it is about 8 crores in value. From where is 8 crores to me?' They ask. 

They do not accept the speech I gave in parliament. There are other accusations. First of all I must

A senior officer of Crime Investigation Department yesterday said that it is suspected that the disappearance of Udagama, Rathna, Boossa is an incident similar to two young people were murdered by police officers in Angulana. 

As investigation procedures being conducted by Rathgama and Galle Police Stations in connection with the incident of the disappearance of a father of three and a father of one child, Inspector General of Police, Mr. Pujith Jayasundera  has handed over investigations to the unit of search for mysterious

Criminal Investigation authorities reveal that it was found that after underground chief Makandure Madush after fleeing to the kingdom of Dubai, he had come to this country in fisheries boats on three occasions from time to time and has left on the sly. It was further revealed that he has crept into this country via Mirissa sea coast in Matara and that he first taken lodging in a

Attorney at Law, Lakshika Withanage on behalf of the Abeywardena family has forwarded two letters of demand over the statement that member of parliament Lakshman yapa Abeywardena and his son who was keeping intimate relationships with underground gang leader Makandure Madush who was nabbed in Dubai and had even saved him and helped him to leave the country and that legal measures will be taken in that connection. 

On the damage of goodwill done to him and son, a compensation of Rs. 900 million has been claimed

A deluxe luxury Prado jeep and a KDA type van belonging to Makandure Madush's present wife were taken into custody last evening found hidden in a house in Sapugaskanda area. It was reported that these two vehicles had been registered in Madush's present wife and that those were parked in her 'punchi amma's ' house. 

This mistress of Madush happens to be the wife of underworld leader Kalu Thushara who died sometime back. After Kalu Thushara died as a result of the shooting incident at prison, she then

Attorney at Law Udul Premaratna travelling to Dubai saying that he was to appear on behalf of Amal Perera and Nadeemal Perera who have taken into custody has come in for various forms of criticism. 

In the meantime, Amal's brother Sohan has informed the media that though an attorney at law left the island on behalf of Amal Perera's family ... it is not Udul. Sohan has informed that it is Attorney at

After the emphasis laid by President Maithripala Sirisena about death sentence being once more implemented, applications for the  vacancy to be filled in respect of the position of hangman at the prison which was vacant so far has once again been called. 

According to the advertisement published in last Monday newspapers, the basic salary for this position is 24,250 and there is an opportunity to reach the highest peak of 36,410. While those in the

The joke played during school-days on classmates by pulling the chair when just about to sit is prevalent in this country for sometime. Most people do not ever imagine that because of this joke though someone may be subjected to some inconvenience ... it could even go as far as death. 

The story that follows is an incident which took place in a classroom; but at a party. The incident to be related happened recently at Kongahawatta area in Walasmulla. The deceased in this instance is a

Gandhi-Nehru background is considered as the most influential background in India and Rajive Gandhi's daughter Priyanka who steps on stage yesterday at a political rally and commences her new political journey  makes a speech, thus making her presence as the latest power in this arena. 

After Priyanka Gandhi was made the Chief Organiser of Uttar Pradesh by Indian Congress Party last

After mentioning that singer Amal Perera and his son Nadeemal Perera who have been arrested by Dubai Police have stated that they came only for the purpose of singing and therefore are free of guilt, they have been challenged to provide proof about it. Attorney at Law, Udul has informed that the interrogating party has asked them to confirm and provide evidence that they are singers by

Various official as well as unofficial news have circulated around social media about Makandure Madush and his crowd who were taken into custody last week in Dubai. as such, we engaged in a fact-finding mission in getting at the genuine facts. What is published here is the research we engaged in and a collection of the latest news that have been reported.

Confirmed reports are now available to say that underground kingpin Makandure Madush and crowd were taken into custody at a six star hotel called Jumaira Beach. Though various reports were published that Madush has conducted a party at this lovely hotel which takes the shape of a ship has done so on behalf of a son and a daughter; however, the said function actually had been held to celebrate the first year of the birthday of his daughter born to his second

Information about marriage and family life of tele-actor Ryan Van Royan was shrouded so far from the media. Even during the past period he has lived with a brother of his in Dehiwala ... away from his married life. 

Ryan happens to be a father of two and after this big hulabaloo that took place, his daughter has come forward to reveal facts about a secret which remained a secret to the media. The dialogue below is

A celebration was held to turn all classrooms of year 8 of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte into smart classrooms last week.This is the first occasion when a smart classroom grade was afforded to a singuar school in the history of Sri Lanka. Children studying here do not need pencils or pens. What they need is only a tab. If the child needs to write by hand, a smart pen is given to them. The teacher displays the video presented to the students on a large smart screen which is akin to the blackboard in

The Makandura house of underground leader Madush who was arrested in Dubai was searched as well as that of his accomplices including all property during the past 48 hours. This search operations which covered focusing on particularly Matara, Tangalla, Gandara, Kamburupitiya and Weligama vicinity, it was possible to recover several firearms hidden in the house in those areas. The house of Madush situated in Makandura and the house of his mother's aunt too came under

A Sri Lankan lady living in Perth, Australia has been murdered by her Sri Lankan husband, newspapers of that country have reported.

It is a teacher of 43 years by the name of Darshika Kudaligama Withanage living in North Balga, Perth who has been murdered. After this incident when she was hospitalised with injuries last Sunday