Shooting in Weligama, one person injured

Navy confirms Yoshitha Rajapaksa has resigned

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has confirmed the resignation of Yoshitha Rajapaksa from the force. Questions were raised on Rajapaksa?s position within the Navy after he assumed duties as the Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on 15th October 2020. The appointment was made public, following a recent congratulatory tweet by the Chinese Embassy in Colombo. SLN Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva told Colombo Gazette that the Ministry of Defence has approved the request for resignation pu

20 Oct, 2020

SC determines some clauses of 20th Amendment inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court (SC) has determined that some clauses of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution are inconsistent with the Constitution. In the determination read to Parliament today, the Supreme Court has called for a referendum to obtain public approval for those clauses or for changes to be made to those clauses. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana received the determination of the court and presented it to Parliament today. Announcing the Supreme Court?s determination the Speaker said the b

20 Oct, 2020

Over 40 people quarantined in Pannala

Over forty (40) individuals have been placed in quarantine in Elabadagama in Pannala following the detection of one coronavirus patient. The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of Pannala Dr. Sama Herath told Colombo Gazette that Ananda Ranaviru Mawatha in Elabadagama was temporarily isolated yesterday as a result. The road was isolated after nearly 47 persons were identified as first contacts of the female patient found yesterday. A PCR test had been conducted on the patient on Thursday (15) fol

20 Oct, 2020