Basil makes statement at FCID on Divineguma

Suspect arrested over murder of Lankan woman in US

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman from Sri Lanka in the US, who police say was killed just steps from her own home, CBS reported. Police say 27-year-old Dantey Moore faces charges of murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of 63-year-old?Geetha Howie in Staten Island. Police say Moore has a history of violence and drug use, WCBS 880?s Marla Diamond reported, and 34 prior arrests. Moore denied committing the crime when approac

29 Nov, 2017

Sri Lanka to host wedding for 100 Chinese couples

Sri Lanka is to host a wedding for 100 Chinese couples at Town Hall in Colombo on December 17, the Government announced today. The royal wedding will be attended by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Champika Ranawaka said that the event will help strengthen Sri Lanka – China ties. The event is being organised by the?Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development and the Tourism Ministry as well as the Chinese G

29 Nov, 2017

Parliament asked if condom vending machines are needed

The joint opposition asked Parliament today if having?condom vending machines in Colombo was an urgent requirement. Joint opposition Parliamentarian Indika Anuruddha said that while the Government had promised free Wi-Fi, it was instead giving free condoms. “Does this go with Sri Lanka’s culture? We hear the Government may even approve LGBT rights,”?Indika Anuruddha said. He said there were reports the Government was going to install 500?condom vending machines in the country. When questione

28 Nov, 2017