SLAF deploys Bell-212 to douse Singhamale forest fire

Kimbulawala street food stalls given conditional go ahead

Street food stalls in Kimbulawala have been given conditional go ahead after the matter was raised in Parliament. The Government said that the stalls were ordered to be relocated as they obstruct vehicular movement and pedestrians. Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that a fixed time has now been given for the stalls to operate in the area. The stall owners said earlier that closing shop or relocating will have a serious impact on their income. The opposition raised concerns in Parliament toda

21 Feb, 2023

How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

By Tessa Wong & Fan Wang China’s claim that the US has flown balloons into its airspace marks the latest in a series of shifting positions the country has taken on a saga that has gripped the world. It has been almost two weeks since the US first accused China of floating a spy balloon over its territory. The incident has provoked a range of responses – from indignation to fevered speculation – from the Chinese government and people. Silence, then admission After the Pentagon first announc

21 Feb, 2023

Cardinal fears attempt at dictatorial rule

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith fears there is an attempt to take forward dictatorial rule by postponing the Local Government (LG) election. Issuing a statement, the head of the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said that postponing the Local Government election could pave the way for other elections to also be postponed. He said that an election is a fundamental right of the public. The Government has said that there is no money to hold the election in March. The Local Government election is scheduled

21 Feb, 2023