Vote on Account passed in Parliament

Roadblocks to be setup in the WP during extended weekend

Several roadblocks are to be set up in the Western Province (WP) during the upcoming extended weekend.? Police spokesman senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said the roadblocks are to be set up as part of special quarantine operations that will be implemented by the Police in view of the long weekend. DIG Ajith Rohana said special roadblocks will be set up at the entry/ exit points of the Western Province and the entry points of other districts during this period.? He said 3401

19 Jul, 2021

No-confidence motion against Gammanpila moved in Parliament

The no-confidence motion against Power and Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila was moved in Parliament today. The motion was moved by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian S.M Marikkar and was seconded by MP Kabir Hashim. Parliament today began debating the motion on the Minister. The debate will be held for two days. The SJB said the motion was presented accusing the Energy Minister of being responsible for the recent fuel price hike. The SJB said that the support of the Tamil National

19 Jul, 2021

Chinese among 5 suspects arrested for attempting to enter Colombo Port

Five suspects, including a Chinese national, have been arrested for attempting to illegally enter the Colombo Port.? Police Spokesman Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Ajith Rohana said the Chinese national operates a manpower company handling the highway project at the Colombo Port City.? The suspects were arrested by the Colombo Ports Authority security unit after they had attempted to enter the port without valid documents yesterday. Further interrogations of the local suspects, who a

19 Jul, 2021