Police sub-inspector arrested over theft of jewellery

Catholic Church accuses Sirisena of being politically bankrupt

The Catholic Church accused former President Maithripala Sirisena of being politically bankrupt. National Catholic Mass Communications Director, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha said that Sirisena was making false allegations to coverup his own political bankruptcy. Sirisena had earlier alleged that financial aid received to assist the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks had not been utilised for its purpose. He urged the church to make public a statement of accounts on the funds collected. Rev. Fr

21 Jun, 2024

Tourist attractions to be established in wetlands in southern Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is to establish tourist attractions in over 1000 acres of wetlands in the south of the country. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the tourist attractions will be established in Deduwa near Lunu ganga, in Bentota, which was also the residence of prominent architect the late Geoffrey Bawa. “As you proceed, you will encounter more wetlands in Akurala that need preservation. Many wetlands will be preserved. Some will also feature eco-friendly tourism. Certainly, that is an area of

22 Jun, 2024

Pillayan decides to support Ranil at Presidential Elections

State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) party, expressed solidarity and confirmed his party?s support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming presidential elections. This declaration came in a meeting held, Saturday, at the TMVP party headquarters in Batticaloa between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and TMVP party members. During the meeting, Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan expressed his party’s commitment to support

22 Jun, 2024