Sri Lanka repatriates 243 including injured from Beirut

Three dead, seven injured in accident

Three individuals have been killed following an accident near the Special Task Force camp along the Puttlam-Anuradhapura road. An additional seven persons have been seriously injured. The accident had occurred when a van had collided with a tree protruding from the side of the road. A three year old child is among those killed. The vehicle had originated from Kalutara and the group was returning from a pilgrimage to the Madhu Shrine.

24 Oct, 2019

EU notes polls important for reconciliation process in Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) has noted that the upcoming Presidential election is important for Sri Lanka to continue making progress on its path of reform and national reconciliation. In response to an invitation by the Election Commission, the European Union has deployed an EU Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka to observe the presidential election, scheduled for 16 November 2019. The EU has a long history of accompanying the electoral process in Sri Lanka and has deployed EOMs on five prev

24 Oct, 2019

Vasantha Senanayake threatens to withdraw support to Premadasa

State Minister Vasantha Senanayake has threatened to withdraw support to United National Front Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa. In a letter to Premadasa the State Minister said that his support will depend on clarity over the future roles to be given to United National Front leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and some members of the United National Front. Senanayake said that there is a doubt growing among voters with regards to Premadasa’s campaign. He said that after the next Presidential

23 Oct, 2019