Suspect arrested over shooting of official in Batticaloa

CBK asks why one cannot be critical of extremist monks

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga (CBK) today asked why one cannot question the actions of extremist monks in the country. Kumaratunga said that being critical of a monk is seen as?committing sacrilege. She says a former President is leading an opposition group which does not support reconciliation. Kumaratunga said that this former President was involved in creating a group led by a monk with extremist views. Some chief prelates in the country have slammed comments being made against m

30 Jun, 2017

Fire in Rajagiriya supermarket causes extensive damage

A major fire at a supermarket in Rajagiriya this morning caused extensive damage to the building. At least five fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the flames.?The fire was contained by the fire brigades of Kotte and Colombo. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister and Kotte District Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva said that he visited both the scene of the fire and also the fire station in Kotte. “I praised the fire rescue team for their quick action and posed them the question; what if a fire breaks

02 Jul, 2017

One killed as illegal gem mine collapses in Niwitigala

One person was killed after an illegal gem mine collapsed in Niwitigala today, the Police said. The Police said the victim is a 34 year old father of two. The victim was identified as Prasanna Sirisena. Another person was injured in the incident and was admitted to hospital. The gem mine had been dug in the garden of a house and it was 35 feet deep. The Police said there were three people in the mine at the time it collapsed. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Jul, 2017