Vasu clashes with Fonseka saying Parliament not an Army camp

Two killed in elevator accident in Kandy

Two individuals have died after a makeshift elevator collapsed at a store in Kandy today. The Police said the incident had occurred in the Lewella area in Kandy. The makeshift elevator had reportedly collapsed at a wholesale clothing material store in the area. The makeshift elevator was being used for construction work when it collapsed. It is suspected that the elevator may have collapsed due to an electrical short circuit. (Colombo Gazette)

16 Oct, 2020

Sri Lanka notes importance of friendly bilateral relations with Australia

Sri Lanka has noted the importance of the friendly bilateral relations with Australia. Consul General Lakshman Hulugalle paid a courtesy call on Governor of New South Wales Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and conveyed to her the best wishes from the President and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said today. The Consul General briefed the stable political Government formed in Sri Lanka followed by a recently held parliamentary election. He also mentioned that the timely

16 Oct, 2020

Yoshitha Rajapaksa appointed PM’s Chief of Staff

By Indika Sri Aravinda Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been appointed as Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Chief of Staff. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been appointed to the post. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka was the first to wish Yoshitha Rajapaksa on his appointment on social media. “On 13th October, Charg? d’affaires Hu Wei congratulated Yoshitha Rajapaksa @YoshithaR for assuming office as new Chief of Staff to Hon. Prime Minister @PresRaja

16 Oct, 2020