UK national arrested

SF Lokka killed in Anuradhapura shooting incident

Underworld figure ‘SF Lokka’ alias Eron Ranasinghe has died following a shootout reported in Anuradhapura. The Police said the incident had occurred at the Dahaiyagama Junction in Anuradhapura. ?SF Lokka? is reported to have died after being shot by unknown gunmen. The injured underworld gang member had succumbed to injuries after being hospitalized following the shootout. (Colombo Gazette)

05 Aug, 2020

High voter turnout reported so far in most areas

A high voter turnout was reported for the General Elections 2020 as of 10.00 a.m. today. Executive Director for the People?s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi told the Colombo Gazette that a large number of citizens are reported to be exercising their voting rights for this election. The election has been reported to be largely peaceful so far with minor incidents of election violation being reported across the country. Hettiarachchi said 42 incidents related t

05 Aug, 2020

Several garment factory workers denied right to vote

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Several employees of a number of garment factories in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) are reportedly unable to exercise their franchise at tomorrow?s General Elections. The Programs Coordinator of the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sugath Rajapaksa told the Colombo Gazette that several garment factories in the FTZ have informed their employees that it was compulsory to report to work today (04) and on Thursday (06). Following an outcry by some employees who intended to c

04 Aug, 2020