IUSF Convenor Maheel Bandara granted bail

Body of one of 3 teens who drowned in Matara recovered

The body of one of 3 teens who drowned in Matara yesterday (Friday), has been recovered. The Police said that the body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered. Three young boys had gone missing while having a bath in the sea in Matara. According to the Police, the incident occurred in Wellamadama in Matara. The Police said that a search operation is continuing to locate the other 2 boys. (Colombo Gazette)

18 Feb, 2023

EC to inform court on issues faced ahead of LG polls

The Election Commission is to file a special motion before the Supreme Court on the difficulties it is facing on holding the Local Government (LG) elections on 9th March. Adequate funds not released by the Treasury, shortage of fuel and delays in printing the ballot papers are some of the issues. The Treasury has informed the Election Commission that it does not have sufficient funds to pay for the conduct of elections in March. Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana said that funds can be re

18 Feb, 2023

Former Pak Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says things to ?remain tight for a while? on economic front

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that things on the economic front will ?remain tight? as the economy faces a severe liquidity crunch, Geo News reported. Pakistan is seeking an installment of USD 1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund to avoid default. In a tweet, Ismail stated, ?Things will be tight for a while but we can get enough loans for now that we will get some room. But for future we have to figure out a way to ex

18 Feb, 2023