Dassanayake ordered to be transferred to prison hospital

Russia wants to boost relations with Sri Lanka following tea issue

Russia wants to?strengthen its relations with Sri Lanka and expand trade with diversified products following the recent issue between both countries with regards to tea. The Russian?Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yury Materiy said that the tea issue had nothing to do with Sri Lanka’s decision to ban the import of?asbestos, including?asbestos from Russia, but was purely related to tea. ?Yes, we imposed a ban on Ceylon Tea, but it was nothing to do with our asbestos but was only about an insect found i

10 Jan, 2018

Teen detainee commits suicide at Pettah Police station

A?17 year old detainee committed suicide at the Pettah Police station, the Police said. The Police said that the teen had committed suicide by hanging himself inside the cell at the Police station. Investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Jan, 2018

Five judge bench to decide on President’s term in office

A five judge bench has been appointed by the Supreme Court to decide on President Maithripala Sirisena’s term in office. President Maithripala Sirisena had earlier sought the advise of the Supreme Court on the term of his office. The President had asked the?Supreme Court if there is any?impediment to continue in the office of President for a period of 6 years from 09th January 2015, the date on which the results of the election was declared. A letter sent to the BAR Association by the Supreme

10 Jan, 2018