MSD officers arrested over sexually abusing Russian

Sivajilingham arrested while remembering Prabakaran’s birthday

Former Northern Provincial Council member M.K.?Sivajilingham was arrested today when he attempted to commemorate the birth anniversary of slain LTTE leader Vellupillai Prabakaran. Sivajilingham was released after being questioned by the Police. Meanwhile, events were held in the North today in support of Prabakaran. Celebrations were held at the Jaffna University as well as at other locations. Heavy Police security was reported in the North to prevent pro-LTTE events from taking place. The

26 Nov, 2018

Netherlands to fund construction of 250 steel bridges in Sri Lanka

The Rabobank of Netherlands has agreed to provide Euro 52.1 Million financial assistance to construct approximately 250 steel bridges island wide especially in the rural areas. S R Attygalle, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs signed the Credit Facility Agreement today at the Ministry of Finance. The Government has accorded high priority for connectivity improvement within the country with a view to providing full benefits to the remote villages from mainstream developme

26 Nov, 2018

Petition against MR being PM to be heard on Friday

A petition filed against?Mahinda Rajapaksa’s appointment as Prime Minister, is to be heard by the Court of Appeal on Friday. The petition was signed by 122 Parliamentarians claiming that Rajapaksa has no support in Parliament to be Prime Minister. The petitioners have urged the Court of Appeal to rule against?Rajapaksa’s appointment. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Nov, 2018