Cabinet approves certified prices to purchase paddy

Leading underworld member grilled over threats to VIPs

Underworld figure Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lassi’ was questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. The CID reportedly recorded a statement from ?Podi Lassi? for over 6 hours at the Boossa Prison in Galle. ?Podi Lassi was questioned over his recent death threats to several VIPs, including the President and the Defence Secretary. He had issued the threats to prison officials who had visited the Boossa Prison during the recent hunger strike staged by several prisoners,

18 Sep, 2020

Egypt backs stand taken by Sri Lanka to protect sovereignty

Egypt has backed the stand taken by Sri Lanka to protect its national independence and sovereignty. The Ambassador of Egypt to Sri Lanka Hussein El Saharty praised the positions and efforts exerted by the new Sri Lankan leadership and Government, especially in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and in asserting Sri Lanka?s national independence and sovereignty. Minister of Foreign Relations Dinesh Gunawardena met the Ambassador of Egypt for a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest to

18 Sep, 2020

SJB invites UNP to join broad alliance

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join its broad alliance. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that the SJB had spoken to UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and congratulated him on his appointment as UNP Deputy Leader. Asked by reporters today if the SJB will work with the UNP, Ranjith Madduma Bandara said that they have invited the UNP to join a broad alliance. He said that formal discussions have not taken place as Wijewardene i

18 Sep, 2020