Sanath resigns from SLFP organiser post

Sri Lanka facing challenge of an aging population

Sri Lanka is facing the challenge of an aging population and the matter will be discussed at the third meeting of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF) and the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in Colombo from 5 to 7 April 2019, the Foreign Ministry said. Approximately (90) ninety participants representing political parties in Asia and Europe are expected to be in attendance at this International Conference. Launched in Manila, Philippines in September 2000, ICAPP is

04 Apr, 2019

Former Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan granted bail

Former Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa was today granted bail in the Welikada Prison riot case. He had been in remand since March last year over the Welikada Prison riot in 2012. The riot led to the killing of 27 inmates.?(Colombo Gazette)

04 Apr, 2019

ETI depositors file FR petition in court

Depositors of Edirisinghe Trust Investments (ETI) filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition at the Supreme Court today. The FR petition seeks the intervention of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to secure the release of their deposits.

04 Apr, 2019