High Court rejects bail application submitted by Arjun and Kasun

Concerns raised over workers in clothing similar to Chinese military uniform

The opposition today questioned the presence of foreigners in Tissamaharama wearing clothing similar to the Chinese military uniform. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Manusha Nanayakkara raised the concerns in Parliament today. He said the workers attached to a project in Tissamaharama wearing clothing similar to the Chinese military uniform comes at a time when there are fears Sri Lanka will become a Chinese colony. It was reported that the foreigners are involved in a project to dredge and c

23 Jun, 2021

US accuses Sri Lanka of undermining the rule of law

The United States (US) today accused Sri Lanka of undermining the rule of law with the release of convicted murderer Duminda Silva. The US?Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz said that while the US welcomes the early release of prisoners arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the pardoning of Duminda Silva undermines the rule of law. “We welcome the early release of PTA prisoners, but the pardon of Duminda Silva, whose conviction the Supreme Court upheld in 2018, undermin

24 Jun, 2021

Several Covid cases detected in Wellawatte, Narahenpita, Slave Island

New Covid cases have been detected in the Colombo District, including in Wellawatte, Narahenpita and Slave Island. Officials said that 58 cases were detected in Wellawatte, 23 in Slave Island, and 21 in Narahenpita. A total of 318 people were detected with the virus in the Colombo District during a 24-hour period ending at 6am today. This incluides 13 in Bambalapitiya, 36 in Mattakuliya, 39 in Avissawella, 11 in Dematagoda and 12 in Grandpass. A total of 2196 people were detected with the vi

24 Jun, 2021