Former Import and Export Controller further remanded

US Embassy warns citizens ahead of UNP rally

The US Embassy in Colombo urged US citizens to exercise caution during the major rally organised by the United National Party (UNP) at Galle Face today. The Embassy informed US citizens of the political rally that will be held today at Galle Face Green. Approximately 50,000 people were expected to attend the event. The Embassy said that American Center operations will be closed to the public beginning at 12pm and the US Embassy will be closed to the public from 3pm today. The Embassy reminds

17 Dec, 2018

Abolishing executive Presidency, political solution focus of new PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says?abolishing the executive Presidency and?bringing about a political solution will be part of the main issues the new Government will focus on. In a special statement after being appointed as Prime Minister, Wickremesinghe said that discussions are ongoing with a number of political parties in respect to abolishing the executive Presidency. “And also, we will have discussions with the Tamil National Alliance and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna to bring about a

16 Dec, 2018

President reiterates he does not like Ranil

President Maithripala Sirisena today reiterated he does not like Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, despite having to reappoint him as Prime Minister. Speaking to Wickremesinghe and a few United National Front (UNF) Parliamentarians after appointing Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister today, the President said that there were several issues he had with?Wickremesinghe since 2015. He accused?Wickremesinghe of abusing his powers as Prime Minister before Wickremesinghe was sacked in October. The P

16 Dec, 2018