Petitioners withdraw case against LG delimitation gazette

Two killed, two others injured in Pottuvil accident

Two people were killed and two others sustained injuries following an accident in Pottuvil, the Police said. The Police said that a car had crashed into four people of the same family along the?Pottuvil-Akkaraipattu road. A 34 year old woman and her six year old daughter were killed in the incident. The Police said that a 12 year old girl and a 11 year old boy were injured in the accident and admitted to hospital for treatment.

25 Sep, 2018

President calls on world leaders to emulate Nelson Mandela

President Maithripala Sirisena called on world leaders to emulate Nelson Mandela, who showed the correct path by his humanitarian qualities and the love for the people. Addressing the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit held on the sidelines of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York, President Sirisena said Mandela was a great statesman and epitome of reconciliation. He thanked the UN Secretary General and others for organizing the Nelson Mandela Pea

25 Sep, 2018

Mathews removed as ODI captain, Chandimal appointed

The National Selectors on Sunday ( 23rd?September, 2018) decided to appoint Dinesh Chandimal as the ODI captain to lead the team in the upcoming England series. Accordingly, they have requested Angelo Mathews to relinquish his duties as the National ODI & T20I captain, with immediate effect.

23 Sep, 2018