Evidence in Eknaligoda disappearance case to be heard from 20 February

President appoints two consultants on economic affairs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two consultants on economic affairs on an honorary basis. As per powers vested by the Article 41 (1) of the Constitution, the president is empowered to appoint his staff by consulting the Cabinet of Ministers, the Government said. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to appoint Duminda Hulangamuwa (Senior Consultant of Economic affairs and Finance) and Dr. A.A.J.Fernando (Senior Consultant of Economic affairs and Finance

01 Oct, 2024

Sixty year old man arrested for raping 8-year-old girl in Ampara

A 60-year-old man has been arrested for raping an 8-year-old girl in Ampara. The Police said the suspect was arrested in Samanthurai, Ampara on Sunday. The suspect had been at the house of the victim on the pretext of teaching Islam. According to the Police, the child had suffered injuries as a result of the rape. A complaint had been lodged over the incident following which an investigation was launched. The Police later arrested the suspect while the child was admitted to hospital for a m

29 Sep, 2024

Southern Province Governor Lakshman Yapa resigns

Southern Province Governor Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Abeywardana thanked the President for appointing him as the Southern Province Governor in May this year. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said that he fulfilled his duties as the Governor to the best of his abilities. However, he said that with a new President set to be elected he decided to submit his resignation. (Colombo Gazette)

22 Sep, 2024