Vasantha Senanayake resigns and returns to Ranil

Chinese firm sues Sri Lanka in dispute over $49.7m fertilizer deal

A Chinese company is to sue Sri Lanka for approximately?$49.7 million for rejecting imported fertiliser over quality issues. The Global Times reported that the ship loaded with 20,000 tons of fertilizer from Shandong-based producer Seawin Biotech meant for export to Sri Lanka is on its way back after failing to reach any constructive agreement with Sri Lanka, despite relentless efforts to solve the dispute. The ship is to arrive in Singapore, where the company has launched an international arb

08 Dec, 2021

Man, wife, child run over by train near Rozella railway station

A man, his wife and child were killed after being run over by a train near the Rozella railway station today. The ?Udarata Menike? train operating from Badulla to Colombo had crashed into the family on the track near the railway station. According to some reports there is suspicion that the family had committed suicide. Investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

08 Dec, 2021

Police to tow vehicles parked on pavements

The Police have decided to tow vehicles parked on pavements in Colombo. According to the Police, a special operation has been launched to tow vehicles parked on pavements. The focus will be on vehicles parked on pavements obstructing public movements. The operation will be carried out in Colombo and other key cities around the country. (Colombo Gazette)

08 Dec, 2021