Vehicle used in drug trade, cash found at PNB officer’s house

Swiss Embassy employee Garnia Bannister sentenced to jail

Former employee of the Swiss Embassy in Sri Lanka, Garnia Bannister Francis, was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment, suspended for a period of five years. The Colombo High Court gave the order after Francis was found guilty of filing a false complaint of abduction and sexual harassment in 2019. The Court also imposed a fine of Rs. 5000 on Francis. Indictments were filed against Francis in March 2021 by the Attorney General alleging that she had made a false complaint to the Criminal

14 Jul, 2023

Harin meets rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia

Tourism Minister Harun Fernando met rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia. Fernando posted an image meeting with Gunathilaka in the presence of former captain Sanath Jayasuriya. “Nice to see you brother,” Fernando said in one post. Fernando was in Australia to promote tourism in Sri Lanka. Gunathilaka is facing one count of sexual intercourse without consent, after the public prosecutor withdrew three other charges earlier this year. Police allege the 32-year-old batter met up with

13 Jul, 2023

Sri Lanka urged to ensure adequate nutrition for all pregnant, breastfeeding women

Sri Lanka must ensure access to adequate nutrition for all pregnant and breastfeeding women amid the ongoing economic crisis in the country, Amnesty International said today in a new research briefing. The briefing, ?Foregoing Meals to Make-Do?, examines the impact of the economic crisis on access to nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women, with a particular focus on women living below the poverty line in Colombo. Falling incomes, loss of livelihoods and inflation have reduced women?s pu

13 Jul, 2023