Veteran actor, producer, director Roy de Silva passed away

Foreign judges not considered in war crimes probe

The Government today asserted that foreign judges have not been considered in the?investigation on the war. Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera told a group of journalists today that the judicial process will be domestic with the possibility of obtaining the?advise of foreign experts. He said Sri Lanka’s commitment to address issues related to the war had drawn support from the international community, including the US, China and India. Samaraweera said that this was clear from the support S

29 Aug, 2016

Former Minister Welgama makes statement to PRECIFAC

Former Minister Kumara Welgama made a statement to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into serious acts of fraud, corruption and abuse of power, state resources and privileges (PRECIFAC) today. Welgama was asked to appear to make a statement on the use of the Shalika grounds for propaganda meetings of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa when?Welgama was a Minister in the former Government.

29 Aug, 2016

Two killed following accident near Katunayake expressway

Two people were killed following an accident near?the Katunayake expressway?today, the police said. According to the police, the accident took place at the Ja-Ela entrance of the Colombo-Katunayake expressway. A car had crashed near the entrance to the?expressway killing two people who were in the vehicle.

29 Aug, 2016