Two new members appointed to the RTI Commission

Woman who assaulted Merc passenger arrested

A woman who assaulted a female passenger of a Mercedes car involved in a fatal accident in Colpetty, has been arrested. The woman was seen on video assaulting the female passenger as the public watched. The Police said that the woman was arrested in Panadura. Earlier, the driver of the car involved in the deadly accident in Colpetty was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on his return to Sri Lanka. He was produced in court and remanded till 16th December. A 59 year-old

14 Dec, 2022

China taking positions to deny Philippines access to key sea areas

Chinese maritime militia vessels posing as fishing boats are edging closer to Palawan as part of a ploy to restrict access by Filipinos to key areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to a maritime law expert. Jay Batongbacal, a maritime law professor at the University of the Philippines, on Wednesday said the Chinese maritime militia anchored at Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal could quickly interdict Philippine ships sailing out to fish, resupplying Filipino military outposts or explor

15 Dec, 2022

Aragalaya activist Dilan Senanayake attacked

Aragalaya activist Dilan Senanayake was stabbed in Nugegoda today and was admitted to hospital. Senanayake was stabbed near his house in Pagoda Road, Nugegoda. The Police said that two people are believed to have carried out the attack. The activist was injured on his leg and arms and is not in serious condition. Senanayake was an active and very vocal member of the Aragalaya (struggle). (Colombo Gazette)

14 Dec, 2022