President sacks Deputy Tourism Minister Arundika Fernando

UNF will support Sangakkara if he enters active politics

The United National Front will support former cricketer Kumar Sangakkara if he enters active politics. Cabinet spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, responding to a question raised at a media briefing today, said that the UNF was not in talks with?Sangakkara for him to enter politics. However the Minister said that he was not aware if the United National Party (UNP) was speaking with?Sangakkara. He said if?Sangakkara does decide to enter politics it will be a good move and the UNF will support him

25 Jul, 2018

Bomb and shooting attacks leave dozens dead during Pakistan polls

A suicide bomber struck outside a crowded polling station in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta, killing 31 people as Pakistanis cast ballots in a general election meant to lead to the nation’s third consecutive civilian government. The Deputy Inspector General Abdul Razzal Cheema said the injured have been shifted to the Sandeman Provincial Hospital. Pakistan citizens went to the polls a few hours before the blast amid heavy security following the assassination of a candidate. The Human

25 Jul, 2018

Central Bank cancels licence of Standard Credit Finance Limited

The Central Bank has cancelled the licence of Standard Credit Finance Limited (TSCFL) with immediate effect. TSCFL, a Licensed Finance Company licensed under the Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011 (FBA) was facing liquidity crisis since 2008 Depositors of the company have been unable to withdraw their money over the last ten years. All efforts made to revive the company through different strategies have failed. The Central Bank said that the continuity of current status will further detrimen

25 Jul, 2018