Large stock of narcotics destroyed under court supervision
2026-04-27
A major stock of narcotics seized during Police raids was destroyed today (27) under the supervision of judicial authorities. TheContinue Reading
302kg of narcotics to be destroyed in Puttalam
2026-04-27
Nearly 302 kilos of narcotics seized in raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau are scheduled to be destroyed today, followingContinue Reading
Indian HC visits Udappuwa, highlights centuries‑old cultural ties
2026-03-20
High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, visited the Udappuwa village during his visit to Puttalam District on Tuesday (17), duringContinue Reading
Massive narcotics haul to be incinerated in Puttalam under court orders
2026-03-13
A massive stock of narcotics seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau is scheduled to be destroyed todayContinue Reading
A-PAD SL restores safe drinking water in cyclone-hit Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya
2026-02-25
Reliable access to safe drinking water has been restored in cyclone-hit communities of Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya, through targeted interventionsContinue Reading
170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration
2026-01-02
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures,Continue Reading
Indian Army engineers begin bridge restoration between Chilaw and Puttalam
2025-12-04
Indian Army Field Engineers have commenced restoring a bridge affected by Cyclone Ditwah on the road connecting Chilaw and Puttalam.Continue Reading
02 dead after drinking liquid from bottle found floating in sea
2025-10-29
Two individuals have been reported dead in Puttalam after consuming liquid from a bottle that was found floating in theContinue Reading
Man arrested with smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam
2025-08-21
A suspect has been arrested while transporting a stock of smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam on Tuesday (19). Strengthened naval securityContinue Reading
Govt plans new Mannar–Puttalam link reducing 90km travel distance
2025-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that discussions have been held on environmental concerns, and the government now hopes to connectContinue Reading
Lawyer remanded for not bowing released from prison
2025-03-31
A female Attorney, who had been remanded by a Puttalam High Court Judge on charges of contempt of court onContinue Reading
Man killed after being hit by MP’s Vehicle
2025-02-14
A man was killed in Haldanduwana, Chilaw, after being hit by a vehicle belonging to Puttalam District NPP MP MohamedContinue Reading
Three young construction workers die of electrocution
2024-12-30
Three persons among four who were engaged in construction work were reported dead after being electrocuted in the Norochcholai areaContinue Reading
Puttalam Preferential votes announced
2024-11-15
The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) has won six (06) seats in the Puttalam District under the Preferential voting system. TheContinue Reading
Solid waste transportation from Colombo to Puttalam begins
2024-08-26
The transport of solid waste generated in Colombo to Puttalam began on Sunday, marking the first time waste was transportedContinue Reading
Online fraud : Nearly 50 foreigners arrested from Puttalam
2024-07-31
A group of over 50 foreigners was apprehended in Puttalam on Tuesday for their involvement in online financial fraud. ActingContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three from floods in Puttalam
2024-05-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued a family of three from a minor flood situation in the Mundalama area inContinue Reading
Puttalam Quazi Court judge arrested over Rs. 5000 bribe
2024-04-24
A judge of the Puttalam Quazi Court has been arrested for obtaining a bribe of Rs. 5000. According to theContinue Reading