Mavai reappointed as Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi leader

Undercover video uses Sri Lanka elections to trap UK firm

A British data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica had offered to influence elections in Sri Lanka, in a undercover video shot by Channel 4 television. Channel Four investigators sent what appeared to be a political agent from Sri Lanka and his assistant to meet with Cambridge Analytica executives, but they were secretly recording. They told them were seeking help in influencing political campaigns in Sri Lanka, and met with them in several meetings at hotels in London. ?If you?re collecting dat

20 Mar, 2018

Sirisena to visit Pakistan to attend Pakistan National Day

At the invitation of the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a three day official visit to Pakistan from 22 to 24 March 2018, to attend the Pakistan National Day. President Sirisena will hold discussions with his Pakistani counterpart President Hussain, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, and following talks, will attend the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding. The four Memoranda of Understanding include one on Youth Development between

21 Mar, 2018

Kiribathgoda private bank robbed by suspect with a knife

A private bank in Kiribathgoda was robbed by a man using a knife today, the Police said. The Police said that the man had threatened the bank employees with a knife and stole at least Rs. 1 million. Investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

20 Mar, 2018