Probe over death threats to Dr. Harsha de Silva

Two suspects arrested over Kotahena murder killed by cops

Two suspects arrested over a murder in Kotahena, Colombo, and seen alive in a video shared on social media, have been shot dead by the Police in what they claim was retaliatory fire in self-defence. The Police said that the two suspects had been arrested with a weapon after they shot dead a man at a store in Kotahena. The suspects were arrested by the Police when they were fleeing the scene of the crime on a motorcycle. A video later shared widely on social media showed the suspects being hel

22 Feb, 2025

Dredging operation begins at Hambantota port to restore harbor depth

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) began maintenance dredging this month in order to restore the harbour?s original depth. The operation undertaken by HIP to ensure the continued safe navigation of vessels began early February and is expected to be completed in approximately two months. This project will return the harbor to its declared specifications by restoring its navigational channel and harbour basin. Harbours typically require regular maintenance dredging to counteract the gradual

23 Feb, 2025

Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem

Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, but “has not presented any further respiratory crises”, the Vatican said in a statement on Sunday. He was still receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and had undergone blood transfusions. Blood tests also showed he had “initial, mild, renal insufficiency” – a kidney problem – that is “currently under control”, the statement said. The Vatican said he “continues to be alert and well oriented”. The Pope was?admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on 14 Fe

23 Feb, 2025