Police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse protest

No power cut tomorrow

A power cut will not be enforced tomorrow (Monday), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. The PUCSL had earlier decided not to enforce a power cut today (Sunday) as well owing to the Vesak holiday. PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake had said last week that no matter what some people say, based on current data there is no need for long power cuts. Ratnayake told reporters today that there is a fair amount of rain and more rain is expected in the near future. The PUCSL also s

15 May, 2022

Public assistance sought to identify individuals involved in Galle Face attack

Public assistance has been sought by the Police to identify individuals involved in the attack at Galle Face and near Temple Trees. The Police have sought the assistance of the public to identify the individuals involved in the attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face and near Temple Trees on the 09 May. Anyone with verified information can telephone 071-8594901071-8594915071-8592087071-8594942071-2320145011-2422176   A criminal investigation has been launched into the mob attack on peac

15 May, 2022

China?s security pact with Solomon Islands sends shivers down western nations? spine

China?s recent security pact with the Solomon Islands has left the western nations concerned just as it unravels its ambition to have a military foothold in the Pacific to challenge the American domination of the region. Beijing framed the pact as ?normal exchange and cooperation between two sovereign and independent countries.? However, Australia, the US, New Zealand, and Japan expressed shared concerns about the security framework and its serious risks to a free and open Indo-Pacific,? Hongko

15 May, 2022