SLFP says difficult to oppose no-confidence motion against PM

Asgiriya Chapter demands end to attempt to silence monks

The?Asgiriya Chapter today demanded an end to attempts to silence Buddhist??monks who question politicians. The Registrar of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Venerable Dr. Medagama Dhammananda Thero, reading a statement on behalf of the Asgiriya Chapter, said that Buddhist monks have always fought to protect the country. The?Asgiriya Chapter said that while it does not condone the behavior of the?General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, his concern

20 Jun, 2017

Poddala appears before CID, says not satisfied with probe

Former media activist Poddala Jayantha appeared before the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to file a complaint over the ongoing investigations into an assault on him. The former secretary of the Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) told reporters that he was not satisfied with the investigations into the assault in 2009. Poddala Jayantha fled the country in 2010 but he said he returned to file a complaint with the CID today as he wanted justice. He said the

20 Jun, 2017

Bangladesh hands over cash donation for flood relief

A cash donation by the Bangladesh Government to assist the victims of recent flood and landslides in Sri Lanka was officially handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, today (20). Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina declared the cash donation. Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Riaz Hamidullah handed over the cheque to the President. The President appreciated the assistance given by the Bangladesh for their friendly neighbour, even as their

20 Jun, 2017