US envoy and Christian group discuss attacks on churches

Two garment factory employees killed in Matara accident

Two women have died following a motor accident in Matara this morning. The Police said the accident had occurred when a van and a private bus had collided in the Aparekka area in Matara. Two female garment factory employees who were traveling in the van had reportedly died after being admitted to the Matara Hospital. The Police said investigations are underway to ascertain the cause for the accident. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Aug, 2020

One in 5 people in Sri Lanka will be above 60 years by 2030

It is estimated that by 2030, 1 in 5 people in Sri Lanka will be above the age of 60, with women making up the majority as they on average outlive their male counterparts, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka said today. UNFPA also said that in Sri Lanka, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services are often inaccessible to persons living with disabilities due to barriers such as physical, financial, social, and psychological in nature. While major progress has been made i

04 Aug, 2020

Cop arrested over probe linked to Shani Abeysekera

A Police Sub- Inspector (SI) has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) for his alleged involvement in the case filed against former CID Director Shani Abeysekera on charges of fabricating evidence. Abeysekera was arrested by the CCD last week and was remanded till 07 August after being produced before the Gampaha Magistrate. He was arrested on charges of fabricating evidence with regard to the case filed on the arrest of former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vass Gunawar

04 Aug, 2020