PM assures LG polls before Sinhala, Tamil New year

President’s security tightened after murder plot surfaced

President Maithripala Sirisena?s security has been tightened as investigations into an alleged plot to kill him continues. Presidential adviser Sarath Kongahage said that precautionary steps have been taken to strengthen his security. He recalled that?former Sri Lankan leaders had been killed or attacked in Sri Lanka with the assistance of people close to them. Presidential adviser?Shiral Lakthilaka said that there was an attempt being made to suppress the whole issue. He said that there is

18 Oct, 2018

CCD arrest suspect with 1.1kg of heroin

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a suspect with?1.1kg of heroin. The suspect was arrested in Padukka, the Police media unit said. The Police said the heroin was valued at Rs. 13 million.

18 Oct, 2018

CPA condemns censorship of ?unframed? at the University of Peradeniya

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) condemned a decision taken by the authorities to block the?showcasing of?a?compelling collection of photography?at the University of Peradeniya in Kandy. ?Unframed? is a?compelling collection of photography,?curated by?Vikalpa, the Sinhala civic media platform anchored to the Centre for Policy Alternatives. The exhibition highlights and places in context critically acclaimed photography featured on the site or taken by editorial staff over ten years. Th

18 Oct, 2018