Indian envoy briefs MS, RW and MR on crisis with Pakistan

No major impact to Sri Lanka from cyclone

Cyclone Burevi has caused less impact than expected following its landfall in Sri Lanka last night, the Disaster management Centre (DMC) said today. DMC Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili said no major impact was caused by the storm which had made landfall in Mullativu last night. Incidents of trees falling, heavy rain, and strong winds in various parts of Mullativu had been reported during the storm. Kodippili said cyclone Burevi has now moved towards the Gulf of Mannar. District and DMC

03 Dec, 2020

President orders Public Utilities Commission to be shut?

By Easwaran Rutnam? The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is expected to be shut down, sources said. PUCSL sources told Daily Mirror that the regulator is aware of moves to close it down but was still awaiting a formal notification. ?We were caught by surprise and shock when we heard the news. But we hope the move will be reconsidered,? PUCSL sources said. Secretary to the President P.B Jayasundara has reportedly informed Treasury Secretary S.R Attygalle to take steps to close

03 Dec, 2020

Court lifts travel ban on Basil over Malwana land

The Gampaha High Court today lifted the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The travel ban was imposed on Rajapaksa over a case filed in connection to a 16-acre property in Malwana, Dompe. The former Minister is accused of misappropriating Government funds to purchase the land. He is reported to have constructed a mansion on the land, with a swimming pool and a functioning farm. This is the latest overseas travel ban imposed on Basil Rajapaksa to be lifted by Court

02 Dec, 2020