Over 60 injured in Kosgama accident

Citizens movement protests against behaviour of MPs

A citizens movement staged a protest at Independence Square today against the behaviour of Parliamentarians in Parliament last week. The ‘Rise Up Sri Lanka’ protest saw several people comment and express outrage at the manner in which some MPs behaved in Parliament last week. “Sri Lankan democracy has reached its darkest hour. We like to remind you that this is not the first time that we have been let down by our political leadership. Rise Up Sri Lanka was born from the desire to channel our e

19 Nov, 2018

MP Ranaweera regrets if he slapped a real policeman

Parliamentarian Prasanna Ranaweera says he regrets if his actions last week in Parliament had affected any policeman or Government officer. Ranaweera was seen on TV slapping a policeman and also throwing chili powder towards the policemen. The Parliamentarian says he is being unfairly accused over the incident by the media. In a statement today?Ranaweera said that since the policemen were in unmarked uniforms he was not sure if they were policemen or United National Party thugs. However, he

19 Nov, 2018

Australia warns illegal Sri Lankan asylum seekers

Australia today warned Sri Lankans attempting to seek asylum in Australia illegally. The Australian High Commission said that Australia remains committed to protecting its borders, stamping out people smuggling, and preventing people from risking their lives at sea. The Australian High Commission is aware of rumours circulating on social media in Sri Lanka that it is possible to get to Australia illegally by boat. Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bryce Hutchesson warned Sri Lankans n

20 Nov, 2018