Sampanthan urges Maithri and Ranil to continue unity

Protesters confront Police as President opens Anuradhapura water project

Protesters confronted the Police while President Ranil Wickremesinghe was launching a water project in Anuradhapura, Thursday. The protesters attempted to get close to the President to raise their concerns over the project. Earlier, the President participated in the inauguration of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, drawing from the Mahakanadarawa Lake. The Police and Special Task Force blocked the protesters who made several attempts to reach the venue where the President was launc

15 Feb, 2024

Riot Police deployed as staff take hospital official hostage

The riot Police were deployed to the Colombo National Hospital after the staff held the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, hostage. Minor staff surrounded his office at the hospital and refused to let him leave. Dr. Bellana accused trade unionist Ravi Kumudesh of instigating the protest against him inside the hospital. He also refused to submit to threats. Dr. Rukshan Bellana had refused to back recent protests staged by trade unions affiliated to Ravi Kum

16 Feb, 2024

Maithripala and US official discuss political situation in Sri Lanka

Former President Maithripala Sirisena and Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) in the US, Afreen Akhter, had talks on the political situation in Sri Lanka. The former President’s Office said that the discussions also focused on the new alliance being formed by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). Sirisena said that some of the matters discussed at the meeting will be implemented over the next few months. The former President also thanked the US offi

15 Feb, 2024