Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested

US senators concerned over China?s investments in Sri Lanka

Several US senators have raised concerns over China’s investments in several countries, including in Sri Lanka. According to the Wall Street Journal, the US senators are pressing the Trump administration to detail what it is doing to deal with Beijing?s financing of international infrastructure projects that have left many countries indebted to China and potentially in need of bailouts. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the senators asked offi

06 Aug, 2018

Venezuela President Maduro ‘survives drone attack’

Venezuelan President Nicol?s Maduro says he has survived an assassination attempt involving explosive drones. Mr Maduro was speaking at an military event in Caracas when the alleged attack occurred. Live footage of Mr Maduro’s speech shows the president suddenly looking upwards – startled – and dozens of soldiers running away. Mr Maduro has blamed Colombia for the attack – something denied by Bogota as a “baseless” accusation. Seven soldiers were injured, and several people were later arrest

05 Aug, 2018

Two dead, another 2 in hospital after party at Wadduwa hotel

Two people died and another two are in hospital after attending a party at a hotel in?Wadduwa last night. The Police said that four people were admitted to hospital last night after attending the party. Two of them were later reported dead in hospital. The cause of death was not yet known. (Colombo Gazette)

05 Aug, 2018