Commission of Inquiry will not force Arjun to give evidence

G20 likely to note impact of debt on countries like Sri Lanka

The Group of 20 major economies are likely to take note of the impact debt issues was having on countries like Sri Lanka. Reuters reported that the leaders of the Group of 20 major economies will express concern about the ?deteriorating debt situation? facing some vulnerable middle-income countries, and call on all official and private creditors to respond swiftly to requests for debt treatment. A draft of the G20 leaders declaration seen by Reuters includes far stronger language about debt is

15 Nov, 2022

Shooting in Gampaha injures one person

One person was injured following a shooting incident in the Makewita area in Gampaha today. The Police said that the gunmen had arrived on a motorcycle and carried out the shooting. The individual who was injured was identified as a 42-year-old resident of Arachchiwatta. Gampaha Police is conducting further investigations. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Nov, 2022

Sajith nominates Harsha to Constitutional Council

Opposition Leader and leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa, today nominated Dr. Harsha de Silva to the Constitutional Council. Premadasa also denied claims that he was the cause for the delay to appoint members to the Council. At the request of the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva who is the nominee of the President in the Constitutional Council, had met recently

15 Nov, 2022