Vote on Account to be presented to Parliament tomorrow

Wimal calls on public to surround Elections Commission

Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate at the 5th August Parliamentary election, Wimal Weerawansa, has called on the public to surround the Elections Commission and protest against the Commission. Speaking to reporters today, Weerawansa accused the Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya of playing to the tune of the opposition. The Minister claimed that Deshapriya is one of the best “actors” in the country and is attempting to help the opposition win the upcoming Parliamenta

27 Jun, 2020

Negombo Prison Superintendent interdicted

The Superintendent of the Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo has been interdicted over an ongoing investigation into allegations of mobile phones and other items being provided to inmates. The Department of Prisons said that the Superintendent of the Negombo Prison has been interdicted pending the completion of the investigations. The Negombo Prison has been in the spotlight recently over luxury cells in the prison. During a recent raid officials discovered a number of mobile phones, SIM cards

27 Jun, 2020

Police warn of legal action if coronavirus health guidelines violated

By Easwaran Rutnam The Police today warned that legal action will be taken if the coronavirus health guidelines are violated. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana noted that the coronavirus has not been eliminated in the world. He said that in some countries there has been a second wave and even a third wave. Ajith Rohana said that while in Sri Lanka the spread of the virus has been contained, the threat still remains. He appealed to the public to follow the coronavirus hea

26 Jun, 2020