Vadivel Suresh extends support to UNP leader again

Sri Lanka negotiates another loan from China

Sri Lanka is negotiating another loan from China as part of attempts to restructure its debt repayment. Responding to a question posed at a media briefing today, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said that the loan amount has not yet been decided. However, he said the matter is being discussed and Sri Lanka hopes to reach an agreement with China at the earliest. “There is a possibility that we would have a new loan coming from China in order to cushion the effects of our debt repayme

12 Jan, 2022

Hand grenade found at Borella All Saints’ Church

A hand grenade was found at All Saints’ Church in Borella, Colombo today. The Police were alerted after the grenade was found in the church premises. Police Special Task Force officers were later deployed to diffuse the grenade. The Police said that three suspects were arrested over the discovery of the grenade. Further investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Jan, 2022

Saliya Pieris re-elected as BASL President

President?s Counsel Saliya Pieris has been re-elected uncontested as the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). The Returning Officer of the BASL Election said that Pieris was the only candidate nominated for the post of President. Attorney-at-Law Isuru Balapatabendi was elected as the Secretary. “One year to the day on which I first handed over my nominations for the BASL Presidency in 2021, I am grateful to my colleagues at the Bar for electing me uncontested as President for

11 Jan, 2022