Female student stabbed near Kelaniya University

Two policemen injured following attack

Two policemen were injured following an attack in Weligama today, the police media unit said. According to the police, the two policemen were injured when they had attempted to control a clash between two groups. The police said that a sergeant and a sub inspector were injured in the attack and were taken to hospital. According to the police, sharp objects had been used during the clash resulting in the injuries suffered by the two policemen. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Aug, 2015

Vanni district displaced voters get relief

Displaced voters from the Vanni district have been given the opportunity to cast their votes at polling booths outside the district. The Department of Elections said that several displaced voters from the Vanni district had made a request to be allowed to use their votes elsewhere. Accordingly, Vanni district voters who were displaced during the war and are now living in Puttalam and Anuradhapura, will be allowed to cast their votes at polling booths in the area. The Department of Elections s

09 Aug, 2015

Champika threatens to expose alleged LTTE deal

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) member and United National Front for Good Governance Parliamentary candidate Champika Ranawaka says he is ready to expose former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on some deals he had allegedly made with the LTTE through South Africa. Speaking at a media briefing today, Ranawaka also challenged Rajapaksa to face him in an open debate on claims Rajapaksa?never gave funds to the LTTE. Ranawaka said that Rajapaksa is already under investigation over funds diverted to the LTTE

09 Aug, 2015