Four people of the same family killed in three-wheel accident

Basil feels Gotabaya will respect democracy

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National organiser Basil Rajapaksa says he can assure the public that former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa will respect democracy. Speaking to reporters today Rajapaksa said that the Presidential candidate of the SLPP will be declared on Sunday. He said that the leader of the SLPP will also be formally picked at the SLPP convention which will be held on Sunday evening. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to be formally declared as the leade

08 Aug, 2019

Trial-at-bar to be appointed in Prageeth case

The Attorney General has requested the Chief Justice to appoint a trial-at-bar for the case over the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda. Attorney General Dappula de Livera has requested the Chief Justice to appoint the trial-at-bar at the Homagama High Court. Eknaligoda was reported missing on 24 January, 2010 ? two days before the presidential elections. Last year the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) sought the advise of the Attorney General to file legal action against

09 Aug, 2019

Cambodian King notes strong ties between Cambodia and Sri Lanka

Cambodia stands firmly together with Sri Lanka in further cementing bilateral relations in economic, trade, social as well as the renaissance of Buddhism, the King of Cambodia, His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boronmeath Norodom Sihamoni said. The King made these comments when President Maithripala who is currently on a four-day state visit to Cambodia held a royal audience this morning (8). President Sirisena was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival at the Royal Palace by the King of Ca

08 Aug, 2019