Price of a loaf of bread increased by Rs 5

Mass evacuation underway in parts of Australia as bushfire crisis escalates

Australian authorities have made a final plea for people to flee bushfire-affected areas in three states before the onset of extreme conditions so dangerous that firefighters may be unable to defend entire towns. On Friday, authorities in?New South Wales?urged people still in a 14,000 square kilometre area of the state?s south coast, and in other high risk areas in the Snowy Valley, to leave overnight. In?Victoria?? where there are grave fears for 28 people still missing in the East Gippsland

03 Jan, 2020

Gotabaya says will not wear maroon shawl

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told Parliament today that he will not wear the maroon shawl. Making his maiden speech to Parliament, President Rajapaksa said that the maroon shawl had been worn by his family members in Parliament over the years. Clad in full suit, President Rajapaksa said that he will not wear the shawl but stands by the idea behind the maroon shawl (Satakaya). The Rajapaksas were often identified for the maroon shawl with the new President’s father, brothers and others in the

03 Jan, 2020

Constitutional amendments proposed in Government’s policy statement

Constitutional amendments were proposed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the Government’s policy statement delivered in Parliament today. The President said that the amendments to the Constitution must include amendments to the existing electoral system. The President said: I have this opportunity to address you as the Head of State of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka consequent to the historic victory granted to me by the people of this country on the 16th of November. I exp

03 Jan, 2020