CID allowed to obtain statements from Arjun, Kasun in prison

Three youth drown while bathing in Negombo

Three youth drowned while bathing in the sea in Negombo today. According to the Police, four youth from Maskeliya had gone for a sea bath off Kammaltota in Negombo. Three of the four youth were later reported missing. A search operation was later launched to locate the three youth.

03 Oct, 2020

Mahinda recalls Mahatma Gandhi’s famous visit to Sri Lanka

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offered a flower tribute to Gandhiji at a ceremony held at Temple Trees yesterday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. Deputy High Commissioner of India Mr. Vinod K Jacob represented the High Commissioner, along with other Indian diplomats. The Birth Anniversary marked the culmination of two years of celebration of 150th year from the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. After the ceremony, the Prime

03 Oct, 2020

President wishes Trump and Melania speedy recovery

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has wished US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery after both tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump has been flown to hospital for treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. “I wish speedy recovery for?@POTUS?@realDonaldTrump?&?@FLOTUS?from the #COVID19. Prayers of the People of #SriLanka are with you in this difficult times,” President Rajapaksa? tweeted. President Trump has so far been treated with an experimental dru

03 Oct, 2020