Probe sought on missing passport, NIC of Wimal’s wife

Sri Lankan living in India for over 30 years loses citizenship claim

The citizenship claim of a 45-year-old Sri Lankan woman, who has been staying in India for more than 30 years, married an Indian citizen?and has a valid Aadhaar card, was rejected by the Madras high court,?which said she had not made any application to the competent authority?for conferment of her status as an Indian citizen so far, the Times of India reported. As a result, Sayanthi would be deported to Sri Lanka, leaving behind her?husband, and three children, including the petitioner ? P Divy

22 Jul, 2018

Two teens drown while bathing in the Dee Ella Oya

Two teens drowned while bathing in the Dee Ella Oya in?Veyangoda today, the Police said. The Police said that the two boys, aged?16 and 17, had drowned after going for a bath with two others. The bodies of the two boys were recovered and taken to hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Jul, 2018

Mass protest by joint opposition postponed to September

A mass protest by the joint opposition which was to be staged in August has been postponed to September. The joint opposition was preparing to stage the mass protest on?August 17th against the Government. All joint opposition parties and trade unions were to join the ‘Jana Balaya’ protest against the continued hardships faced by the public as a result of Government policies and practices. However?joint opposition Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said today that the protest will now take place

22 Jul, 2018