Driver who failed to stop shot dead by Navy in Wattala

Mano tests positive for coronavirus

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Mano Ganesan has tested positive for the coronavirus. He said that he has now been isolated and hopes to recover soon. “I have tested positive in a rapid antigen test. I am isolated & under treatment hope to recover soon,” Ganesan tweeted. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Nov, 2021

Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris calls on Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Professor G. L. Peiris called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Minister Professor Peiris briefed the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Sri Lanka?s success in containing the COVID 19 pandemic and on a wide range of current issues. Particular attention was paid to progress towards a Preferential Trade Agreement ? in respect of which negotiations at the official level have already commenced ? and cooperation in the field of shipping.

18 Nov, 2021

Cops interdicted over death of man while in custody

Two policemen have been interdicted over the death of a man while in the custody of the Panamure Police. A tense situation arose today after area residents surrounded the Police station and staged a protest over the death of the man. The 38-year-old man, a father of three, had reportedly hanged himself inside the Police cell. The Police said the suspect was arrested last night following complaints made by the family. According to the Police, the victim had assaulted his wife and daughter. T

17 Nov, 2021