Father and daughter killed in train accident

Two arrested over death of four people after Wadduwa party

Two people were arrested today over the death of four people after a party in Wadduwa last weekend. Among those arrested was the publicity officer of the organisers of the party. Four people had been admitted to hospital after attending the party at a hotel?in?Wadduwa over the weekend. Two people died and another two were in hospital. A third person later died while the fourth person also later died. (Colombo Gazette)

09 Aug, 2018

President asserts Government not hurt by strikes

President Maithripala Sirisena today said that the Government was not hurt by the recent strikes. He said that it was the general public who have suffered as a result of the trade union action launched by railway employees this week. The President said that the strike should have been launched after the ongoing advanced level examination. He said that some people who use the train do not have money in their hands but only the season ticket to travel by train. The President said that any prob

09 Aug, 2018

New envoys appointed by Sri Lanka urged to focus on investments

New envoys appointed by Sri Lanka have been urged by President Maithripala Sirisena to focus on investments, trade, technical cooperation, education, health and increase Sri Lankan exports and technical cooperation. President Maithripala Sirisena urged the newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to serve the interests of the country with utmost dedication and commitment while serving abroad, representing Sri Lanka. Addressing 10 Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the Presidential

09 Aug, 2018