Beliatta PS member succumbs to injuries in hospital

G.L questioned by CID on statement over explosives

Former Foreign Minister, professor G L Peiris was questioned by the CID today on a statement he made over the explosives recovered in Chavakachcheri this week. Peiris had claimed that the?explosives were to be taken to Welawatta and this prompted the CID to question the former Minister?on the authenticity of his claims. The joint opposition said that instead of investigating the source of the explosives recovered in the North the Government was investigating opposition members who had made sta

02 Apr, 2016

Bribery commission files case against former Ports Authority chairman

The commission to investigate allegations of bribery and corruption today filed a case against the former chairman of the Ports Authority Priyath Bandu Wickrama. The case was filed at the Colombo Chief Magistrates’ over allegations of corruption said to have taken place when he was the chairman. The commission to investigate allegations of bribery and corruption said that the case was filed against two others as well. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Apr, 2016

President says Sinhalese can live happily only if Tamils are happy

President Maithripala Sirisena says the Sinhalese Buddhist community can live happily only if issues faced by the Tamils and Muslims are addressed. Speaking at an event in Eravur today the President said that?the government is keen on addressing the issues faced by all communities. He?said the majority community must ensure Tamils and Muslims live in harmony in a way that all communities live happily in the country. The President also?said that the Government is keen on addressing the issues

01 Apr, 2016