Three women of the same family killed in Passara blaze

Contempt of court petitions against Sanath Nishantha fixed for hearing

The contempt of court petitions filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha, have been fixed for hearing in June. The Court of Appeal has decided to hear the petitions on 27 June. The MP is accused of making comments critical of the judiciary during a media briefing last year (2022). Nishantha was also a suspect in the case filed by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with regards to the attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face on 09th May.?(Colombo Gazette)

28 Mar, 2023

Seven companies submit EOIs for Hambantota refinery

Seven companies have submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the proposed refinery in Hambantota. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the 7 companies submitted EOIs for the proposed new refinery in Hambantota by the deadline yesterday. The seven companies are Grant & Shearer Ltd. of Nigeria, Sinopec of China, Petrichor Capital Sbn. Bhd. of Malaysia, Vitol Group of Singapore, Matin Tejarat Co. of Iran, Harree Management Services (Pvt.) Ltd. with Marka Invest of Sri Lanka

28 Mar, 2023

Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW

Globally recognised evangelist Dr. Paul Dhinakaran prayed for President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a visit to Sri Lanka. Dr. Paul Dhinakaran posted images on social media of his meting with the President in Colombo. “Handed over a symbol of praying hands to His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at his residence on Wednesday while offering prayers for the recovery and well being of Sri Lanka. God also promised His blessings on this land and a freedom to grow with the participation

28 Mar, 2023