Navy facilitates repatriation of 20 Indian fishermen

Opposition slams PM for passing the buck

The opposition today slammed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for passing the buck and not responding to some questions raised in Parliament. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was asked to respond to a question on the New Fortress deal, during the Prime Minister’s Question and Answer session in Parliament today. However, the Prime Minister had requested Power Minister Gamini Lokuge to give the response. The move drew strong criticism from Samagi Jana Balaegaya (SJB) MP S. M. Marikkar and Janat

10 Nov, 2021

Indian Foreign Minister speaks to Basil

Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has spoken to Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Jaishankar tweeted saying he had a good conversation with the Finance Minister. He said they agreed to remain in close touch. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Nov, 2021

Former BBS CEO suspects hidden hand behind attacks on Muslims

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bodu Bala Sena, Dilanthe Withanage, suspects a hidden hand was behind the attacks on Muslims. In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Dilanthe Withanage insisted that the BBS was not involved in the attacks in Aluthgama. However, he suspected the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime and some Ministers at the time may have been involved. “I believe that the Rajapaksa regime and some ministers of that time were afraid of the rise of the BBS and that they will

11 Nov, 2021