AG files indictments against Mahendran and nine others

Several garment factory workers denied right to vote

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Several employees of a number of garment factories in the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) are reportedly unable to exercise their franchise at tomorrow?s General Elections. The Programs Coordinator of the Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sugath Rajapaksa told the Colombo Gazette that several garment factories in the FTZ have informed their employees that it was compulsory to report to work today (04) and on Thursday (06). Following an outcry by some employees who intended to c

04 Aug, 2020

Counting of votes in 2020 General Election underway

The counting of votes in the 2020 General Election is underway under tight security around the country. The Election Commission decided to commence counting votes this morning as opposed to the traditional overnight counting. The ballots were kept in rooms at counting centers overnight under tight security before counting commenced today. An overall voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded at the close of polls of the General Elections 2020 held today. Voting at the General Elections 20

06 Aug, 2020

Drug smuggling cat found inside prison

By Vyshnavy Velrajh A cat that was seized while attempting to smuggle in heroin into the Welikada prison last Saturday (01) has been found. Commissioner (Operations) of the Department of Prisons Chandana Ekanayake told the Colombo Gazette that the cat was found roaming freely within the prison premises. The cat was captured by prison officials last Saturday near the Welikada prison with nearly two grams of heroin, two SIM cards, and a memory chip in a small plastic bag tied around its neck.

04 Aug, 2020