Suspect who obstructed court sentenced to jail

Gunmen open fire in Kotahena, one person injured

Gunmen opened fire in Kotahena late this evening injuring one person, the Police said. The Police said that the gunmen had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on the individual along Jampettah street. The individual was admitted to hospital for treatment. (Colombo Gazette)

24 Jun, 2018

Australian court halts deportation of two Sri Lankan Tamils

The Australian federal Government has been ordered to halt the deportation of two members of a Tamil family as they await an appeal about whether they can return to the country Queensland town they call home, Nine News reported. Federal Court Justice Bernard Murphy on Monday granted an urgent injunction prohibiting immigration authorities from deporting Priya and her three-year-old daughter. Priya was issued with a deportation notice on Friday, a day after losing a bid to stop the family’s dep

25 Jun, 2018

Sri Lanka notes significant role played by Norway in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka today noted the significant role played by Norway in Sri Lanka which has contributed?to Sri Lanka?s social and human development. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement today that Norway has been a longstanding development partner of Sri Lanka since the early 1970s, and its development assistance has contributed significantly to Sri Lanka?s social and human development. Norwegian State Secretary for Development Cooperation, Jens Fr?lich Holte, concluded a three-day visit to Sri Lan

24 Jun, 2018