Sri Lankan national held for entering India illegally

Mahinda says he could not prevent certain incidents

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says he and his Government could not prevent certain incidents in the past. He said that in the name of protecting democracy they could not prevent certain incidents which he admits was a mistake. The former Prime Minister expressed these views while speaking at a public rally in Anamaduwa which was also attended by SLPP MP Sanath Nishantha. Nishantha had been accused of instigating the violence at Galle Fac

27 Oct, 2022

Twelve complaints against businesswoman Thilini Priyamali

Twelve complaints have been received so far against businesswoman Thilini Priyamali who is currently in remand for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 1.28 billion. Priyamali and her business partner have been remanded until 02 November. Priyamali was arrested recently over a complaint received from a businessman pertaining to the misappropriation of well over Rs 200 mn. Her business partner Isuru Bandara was?arrested later. Thilini Priyamali operated a luxury office on the 34th floor of the World

27 Oct, 2022

EU puts focus on inclusive and peaceful society in Sri Lanka

An inclusive and peaceful society is one of the two priorities of the European Union’s (EU) cooperation with Sri Lanka from 2021 to 2027. The EU Delegation in Sri Lanka and the Maldives together with its implementing partners have organized a series of activities under the broader campaign of ?EU Support for a Peaceful & Inclusive Society? at the Independence Arcade, Colombo 7 from 26 October till 11 November 2022. The exhibition space will be open to the public from 1pm to 6pm on weekdays and

26 Oct, 2022