Western Provincial Council postpones decision on 20-A

Australia warns Sri Lankans attempting to travel illegally

The Australian High Commission today warned Sri Lankans to beware of the lies of people smugglers, following media coverage of three recent failed people smuggling attempts. In December 2017, Australian border protection authorities intercepted a people smuggling boat with 29 Sri Lankan nationals on board. All 29 people were returned to Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities also recently disrupted two planned illegal boat ventures before they departed Sri Lanka. The vessel intercepted in December

24 Jan, 2018

Government ready to accept any joint opposition member

The Government says it is prepared to accept any Joint Opposition member willing to cross. Leader of the House and United National Party (UNP) member Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today that if anyone from the joint opposition looks to join the Government they will be accepted. He was responding to a question raised in Parliament today with regards to the Ministerial position given to?Sriyani Wijewickrama, a former?joint opposition member. The opposition also asked?Kiriella and Speaker Ka

24 Jan, 2018

Uva Chief Minister granted bail after surrendering to Police

Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was granted bail today after he surrendered to the Police over an incident where he forced a female school principal to kneel at his feet. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake surrendered to the Badulla Police and was produced before a Magistrate where he was granted bail. The principal had alleged she was summoned by the Chief Minister and forced to kneel at his feet as she had refused to enroll a student recommended by him. The Chief Minister h

23 Jan, 2018