CID detains 60 asylum seekers sent back to Sri Lanka

Committee appointed to oversee needs of GotaGoGama

A committee has been appointed to oversee the security, health and other needs related to GotaGoGama at Galle Face. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the committee headed by former Minister Ruwan Wijewardene includes officials from the Colombo Municipal Council, Urban Development Authority, Health Ministry, Police and Army. The Prime Minister said that it has been decided GotaGoGama will not be removed. Wickremesinghe said the committee will have talks with the occupants of GotaGo

14 May, 2022

Over 230 suspects arrested over unrest

Over 230 suspects have been arrested over the unrest which took place since the mob attack at Galle Face on 9th May. The Police said that among those arrested are 71 suspects from the Western Province, 43 from the Southern Province, 17 from the Central Province, 36 from the North-Western Province, 47 from the North-Central Province, 13 from the Sabaragamuwa Province, and one person from the North and two from the Uva Province. The suspects were arrested for attacking public property, looting,

15 May, 2022

Transportation of fuel temporarily suspended

The transportation of fuel has been temporarily suspended owing to the Vesak holiday. Fuel transporters said that fuel was last distributed to fuel sheds last night (Saturday). They said that fuel will not be distributed today (Sunday) as it is a holiday. Fuel transporters said that every year Vesak is considered a holiday and even the distribution of fuel does not take place. Long queues were seen at fuel stations around the country today to purchase fuel. However, fuel transporters said t

15 May, 2022