Vavuniya faculty of Jaffna university closed following clash

OIC expresses concerns over anti-Muslim assaults in Ampara

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed deep concerns at the reports of the heavily tense situation after a mosque, several hotels and vehicles belonging to Muslims in Ampara were attacked by mobs leading to major tensions in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. While expressing its concern, the OIC stresses the need to protect the rights of the Muslim minority, foremost of which is the right to observe their religious practices without harassment or any direct or ind

02 Mar, 2018

Municipal Commissioner of Colombo removed by Governor

Governor of the Western Province K C Logeswaran has decided to remove the Municipal Commissioner of Colombo V K A? Anura. He was removed based on a report submitted by the Presidential Commission appointed to investigate into the collapse of the Meethotamulla garbage dump. The Governor has been directed by the President to take appropriate action based on the report.

02 Mar, 2018

Disciplinary inquiry on 11 officers, 2 suspended over principal’s death

A disciplinary inquiry is to be conducted on 11 officers while two have bee suspended over the death of a school principal during a?leadership training programme recently. The leadership training programme conducted for principals had been suspended following the death of the principal. According to the Education Ministry a disciplinary inquiry is to be conducted related to the incident. The principal of the Ambalantota Suchi National School Rohini Kumari Attapattu (53) had died while partici

01 Mar, 2018