BASL tells CJ to take legal action on Ranjan Ramanayake

UNP yet to decide on nominee for National List

By Ashanthi Warunasuriya The United National Party (UNP) says it has not yet reached an agreement on the nominee for its National List seat in Parliament. UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena told Colombo Gazette that while various names have been proposed, no agreement has been reached. Abeywardena said that he has personally proposed the name of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to fill the vacant seat. However, he said that the party has not yet endorsed his proposal. “The state the country is

27 Feb, 2021

Child dies after exorcism in Meegahawatta

A child has died after exorcism was performed on her in Meegahawatta, the Police said today. The Police said the mother of the 9-year-old girl had taken her to perform exorcism after she was believed to be possessed by an evil spirit. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the woman who performed the exorcism had beaten the child with a type of cane known locally as Wevel. The child had lost consciousness and was reported dead on admission to the Biyagama hospital.

28 Feb, 2021

China hopes Sri Lanka will maintain political stability

China hopes Sri Lanka will maintain political stability national solidarity and unity. Responding to a question raised at a media conference, China?s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that as a friendly neighbor, China sincerely hopes that Sri Lanka will maintain political stability, national solidarity and unity, and that it will make greater achievements in national development. “China commends the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan government to promote and protect human rights, a

28 Feb, 2021