Kerala ganja worth Rs. 20 million seized in Puliyankulam

TNA calls for release of Tamil political prisoners

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today called for the release of all Tamil political prisoners. TNA leader R. Sampanthan raised the issue when Parliament discussed a proposed agreement with China on crime related matters. Sampanthan?urged the Government not to look at the issue on political prisoners as a legal issue. He said that the issue had been raised with Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha and he urged the Minister to look into it. Sampanthan, the leader of the opposition in Parlia

08 Oct, 2015

Hakeem assures Colombo public on water

Water Supply and Drainage Minister Rauff Hakeem today?assured the public in Colombo that the water distributed to their homes was safe. He said that tests conducted so far on the Kelani river water had found that the recent contamination of the water had been caused by furnace oil. The Minister said that more tests will be carried out and legal action will be taken against the soft drinks company accused of contaminating the water. Hakeem said that advice has been sought from the Attorney Gen

07 Oct, 2015

SC dismisses petition by DEW on UPFA list

The Supreme Court today dismissed the petition filed by Community Party leader DEW Gunasekera on the National List candidates nominated to Parliament by the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA). Leftist parties had last month?raised strong objections to the members appointment to Parliament by the UPFA through the National List. The Leftist Parties had said that?the UPFA members appointed to Parliament through the National List, do not have the backing of the public or Parliament. The Left

08 Oct, 2015