Number of participants permitted for weddings, funerals reduced

Heroin found in Dehiwala largest in Sri Lankan history

The heroin haul found in Dehiwala today has been recorded as the largest heroin haul found in Sri Lankan history. The Police said that 278 kg of heroin had been found in the house in Dehiwala. The heroin is said to be worth around Rs. 3,336 million. Earlier, two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in the house with 200 kg of heroin. However, further investigations led to the recovery of more heroin in the house. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Dec, 2018

India told to send official to Sri Lanka to raise fishermen issue

The Indian Union Government should send the External Affairs Secretary to Sri Lanka to ensure the protection of Tamil Nadu fishermen, PMK founder S Ramadoss has said. In a statement, he said more than 3,000 fishermen of Rameswaram in 500 mechanised boats were fishing in Katchatheevu on Sunday morning when Sri Lankan Navy personnel attacked them, the New Indian Express reported. “This should be condemned and such incidents should be stopped immediately. Tamil Nadu fishermen cannot venture into

01 Jan, 2019

President Xi sends greetings to Mahinda

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent New Year greetings to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The greeting was conveyed to Rajapaksa by the Chinese?Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Cheng Xueyuan, today. “Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan of China paid a courtesy call where he presented me with the new year greetings of President Xi Jinping,” Rajapaksa tweeted. China continues to maintain a very close relationship with Rajapaksa. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Dec, 2018