Container suspected to be lost cargo washes ashore in Rathgama
2026-08-03
A white‑colored container box was found washed ashore this morning (03) in the Owakanda area of Rathgama. Police said itContinue Reading
Three arrested after container torched in Negombo following fatal collision
2026-07-31
Two young motorcyclists were killed late on July 29 when their motorcycle collided with a container truck turning across theContinue Reading
Traffic disrupted : Container overturns at Orugodawatta Junction
2026-07-08
Traffic along the Dematagoda–Peliyagoda route was disrupted this afternoon (08) after a container overturned at the Orugodawatta junction within theContinue Reading
Container transport fares increased by 5%
2026-06-01
The Container Transport Owners’ Association announced today that container transport fares have been increased by 5%. Association Chairman Sanath ManjulaContinue Reading
Opposition says committee request to summon key witnesses in 323 container probe rejected
2026-04-22
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has revealed that a request made by committee members to summon four key witnesses beforeContinue Reading
Mujibur questions statement by Police spokesman on controversial container release
2025-09-11
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has raised concerns in Parliament over the release of more than 300 unexaminedContinue Reading
Wimal questioned by CID over container comments
2025-07-09
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Weerawansa has arrived at theContinue Reading
Release of 323 containers : Minister assures action against officials
2025-07-01
Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake says that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against officials found to be linkedContinue Reading
323 container issue : MP Mujibur tables investigation report
2025-06-30
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman alleged that several irregularities had been identified in the report on the controversial release of 323Continue Reading
One injured as container topples onto three-wheeler (CCTV)
2025-06-26
One person was reported injured after a container toppled onto a three-wheeler near the Orugodawatte junction this morning. It isContinue Reading
Gammanpila ready to publicise list of 323 containers
2025-06-09
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila says he is prepared to publicize a list of the controversial 323 containers released by SriContinue Reading
Container allegation : CID complaint against Gammanpila & Dayasiri
2025-05-29
An Attorney-at-Law has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking a probe into politicians Udaya Gammanpila andContinue Reading
323 containers cleared without inspection : Govt confirms inquiry
2025-01-23
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha acknowledged in Parliament that 323 red-flagged containers had been released through the Green Channel. AddressingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan couple caught after 8-day hidden cargo ship ride
2024-02-26
A Sri Lankan couple has been apprehended while attempting to illegally flee overseas via a cargo container on a Singapore-ownedContinue Reading