Arjun instructed to submit bank statements to commission

UNP to take disciplinary action against Balangoda Mayor

By Indika Sri Aravinda The United National Party (UNP) says it is considering disciplinary action against Balangoda Mayor Chamika Wewagedara. Wewagedara, a UNP member, had allegedly destroyed a stock of vegetables set for sale, by pouring kerosene over them recently. The incident had taken place when vendors had transported a stock of vegetables despite the curfew. The Balangoda Mayor had arrived at the location where the vendors were and poured kerosene over the vegetables. When contacted

12 Apr, 2020

Philippine national suspected of contracting virus brought ashore

A Philippine national suspected of contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19) was brought ashore by the Sri Lanka Navy today. The Navy said that the foreigner was onboard the?container ship MSC Taranto, owned by a Liberian company. MSC Lanka (Private) Limited, the local agent of the ship made a request from the National Operations Center for Prevention of COVID-19 to allow the patient to be admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Accordingly, with the approval of the Ministry of Defence and d

13 Apr, 2020

Judiciary in Fiji mourns loss of Court of Appeal Justice from Sri Lanka

Fiji?s Resident Justice of Appeal, Court of Appeal Justice Suresh Chandra passed away after a short illness on Friday evening, the Fiji Sun reported today. He was laid to rest in Suva yesterday while a traditional ceremony will be held in Sri Lanka later. While confirming his demise, acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar said the Judiciary lost a mentor. ?With much regret and sadness I wish to announce the passing away of Honourable Justice Chandra. Honourable Justice Suresh Chandra, was Resident

12 Apr, 2020