Former Minister Chandrasiri Gajadeera passed away

Rambukkana shooting victim laid to rest

Chaminda Lakshan, the victim of the Rambukkana shooting incident, was laid to rest today. The funeral was conducted in a peaceful manner in Rambukkana. Tight security was placed in Rambukkana fearing there would be violence during the funeral. The Police?opened fire?on a group of protesters in Rambukkana this week killing one person and injuring a number of others. Police Spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa had said that the Police had opened fire after initially

23 Apr, 2022

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif accuses Imran Khan of selling state gifts worth PKR 140 mln

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused the former premier Imran Khan of selling gifts received during foreign visits, reported local media. ?I can confirm you that Imran Khan took gifts worth Rs 140 million from Toshakhana (state depository) and sold them in Dubai,? ARY News quoted Sharif as saying, who further added that the valuable state gifts included diamond jewellery, bracelets and watches. Sharif?s remarks came in response to a que

23 Apr, 2022

India carving out opportunities from challenges amid Ukraine crisis

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that India is “carving out” opportunities from challenging situations as the world continues to face hikes in fuel prices and shortage of food grains amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Addressing a press conference in Washington alongside Indian envoy to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Sitharaman said that India is trying to find a market for its exports and provide meaningful assistance to end hunger. The Finance Minister said she voiced her concern that

22 Apr, 2022