Three students injured after being stabbed in Akuressa

SJB approves Sajith as next Presidential candidate

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved the nomination of SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa as its next Presidential candidate. The Working Committee of the SJB named Premadasa as the Presidential candidate of the SJB. The Working Committee of the SJB met today and approved the proposal to nominate Premadasa as the Presidential candidate at the next election. Premadasa is expected to face current President Rani Wickremesinghe and NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. (Colombo Gazette)

16 May, 2023

Overseas travel ban imposed on Prophet Jerome Fernando

An overseas travel ban has been imposed on controversial self-proclaimed prophet Jerome Fernando. The Colombo Fort Magistrate?s Court issued the overseas travel ban on Fernando who had reportedly left the country this week. The travel ban was imposed on a request made by the Criminal Investigations Department. Fernando is being investigated over controversial statements he had made on Buddhism and other religions. A complaint was lodged with the criminal investigations department over Prophe

16 May, 2023

Sri Lankan assistance sought after Chinese vessel with 39 crew capsized

Sri Lankan assistance has been sought after a Chinese vessel with 39 crew members capsized in the Indian Ocean. The Chinese fishing vessel had capsized in the central Indian Ocean, with its crew of 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino sailors missing, state media reported Wednesday, according to Reuters. A multinational search and rescue operation was under way to locate the mariners, and China’s premier called on authorities to strengthen safety procedures for fishing operations at sea

17 May, 2023