Deshapriya to head Elections Commission

Dinesh Schaffter dies in hospital following shocking incident

Top businessman, Dinesh Schaffter, who was found in critical condition, tied inside his car at the Borella General Cemetery, passed away while receiving treatment in hospital. The 52-year-old businessman had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo General Hospital. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident. Investigations had revealed that Schaffter had gone missing after leaving his home. He had informed his wife that

15 Dec, 2022

US planning to announce new sanctions against Russia, China

The United States is planning to announce new sanctions against Russia and China on Friday, targeting human rights violations in both countries, the Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing sources. The report said part of the restrictions will be related to the Global Magnitsky Act, a law that authorizes the US government to sanction foreign government officials worldwide. It further said the sanctions will freeze any assets Russia and China have under US jurisdiction, prevent their trav

15 Dec, 2022

Retirement age of medical officers temporarily revised

The retirement age of medical officers, including medical consultants, Government medical officers, dental surgeons and registered medical officers, has been temporarily revised. A gazette notice issued by Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Dinesh Gunawardena, states that the Pension Minute has been revised with the inclusion of a new paragraph immediately after the paragraph, included by Gazette Extraordinary No. 2309/0

15 Dec, 2022