Individual killed following shooting incident in Divulapitiya

Suspects arrested over Kataragama temple shooting further remanded

All seven suspects who were arrested over Kataragama temple shooting incident have been further remanded. The seven suspects were produced in court today and they were ordered to be further remanded until July 4. The chief incumbent of the Kiriwehera Rajamaha Viharaya, the Venerable Kobawaka Damminda Thero and another monk were injured in the shooting incident. (Colombo Gazette)

20 Jun, 2018

Keshap assures Sri Lanka after US withdraws from UNHRC

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap met with senior Sri Lankan officials to convey the assurance of the United States Government that the US will remain fully engaged with the Sri Lankan Government to help it meet its continuing and standing commitments to the international community to advance the cause of reconciliation and lasting peace for all Sri Lankans despite the US withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council. The US Embassy in Colombo said that Sri Lanka co-sponsored with the U

20 Jun, 2018

Tourist Police unit to be set up in Ella to protect tourists

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says a Tourist Police unit will be set up in Ella to protect tourists. Facilities will also be upgraded at the Ella railway station, one of the main tourist entry points to the area, the SLTDA said. SLTDA held an Awareness and Training programme for Tuk Tuk Drivers and Home Stay/Bungalow Operators in Ella recently. Around 120 Tuk Tuk drivers and 87 Home Stay operators took part in the meeting held at the District Secretariat building. Upon

20 Jun, 2018