Gazette issued to hold Elpitiya polls on October 11

India steadfast in its support of Sri Lanka during crisis

Colombo: India continues help its close neighbor Sri Lanka which is facing the worst economic crisis in its history, by lending economic support and assistance. Indian Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman told The International Monetary Fund recently to help Sri Lanka by extending its rapid aid facility even though Sri Lanka is classified as middle income country because the pandemic had destroyed it?s the island?s tourism revenue. Minister Sitharaman also asserted that China must be treated l

25 Apr, 2022

Gota supporters attempt to disrupt Independence Square vigil

By Easwaran Rutnam A group of supporters of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today attempted to disrupt a candlelight vigil at Independence Square. The group had confronted the participants of the candlelight vigil saying they had no permission to be at Independence Square. However, when the participants of the candlelight vigil refused to leave a tense situation arose. The Police were later called in to provide protection for those participating in the candlelight vigil. The vigil was being st

25 Apr, 2022

President assures Chief Prelates of a short-term solution

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured the Chief Prelates of a short-term solution to the ongoing crisis. He said that until a permanent solution is guaranteed he is confident a short-term solution will be made available over the coming weeks. In a letter to the Chief Prelates, made public today,? the President assured that he will take steps to address the current crisis. He said that steps have been taken to ensure there is no shortage of food. medicine, gas and fuel. The President also

25 Apr, 2022