Safari jeep owners protest near Yala wildlife sanctuary

State intelligence chief files complaint on allegations by Catholic priest

The Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General Suresh Sallay has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over allegations made by leading Catholic priest, Reverend Father Cyril Gamini. Suresh Sallay said that at an online forum on the 23rd of October 2021 on the Easter Attacks, Reverend Father Cyril Gamini Fernando had stated that Sri Lanka?s Intelligence Units had provided financial and other forms of assistance to Zaharan Hashim, the Leader of

25 Oct, 2021

CSE ASPI crosses 10,000 points for the first time

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE ) crossed the 10,000 points level today for the first time in history. The ASPI closed trading today on 10,046.80 points with a YTD growth of 48.31%. (Colombo Gazette)

25 Oct, 2021

Veteran Sri Lankan actress Vishaka Siriwardana passed away

Veteran Sri Lankan actress Vishaka Siriwardana has passed away. She was 64-years old at the time of her death. Vishaka Siriwardana was receiving treatment at a hospital in Kurunegala at the time of her death. She acted in a number of movies including Kristhu Charithaya, Cheriyo Doctor, and Athma Warsha. Vishaka Siriwardana has also won awards for her acting in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

24 Oct, 2021