Finance Ministry insists no approval for flour price hike

Human Rights Commission chairperson Deepika Udagama resigns

The chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Deepika Udagama has resigned. The Constitutional Council, which met today (03) noted that Dr. Deepika Udagama had tendered her resignation from the post of chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka with effect from September 2020. The Constitutional Council appreciated the role played by Dr. Deepika Udagama in elevating the status of the commission. The Chairman of the Constitutional Council Karu Jayasuriya informed th

03 Aug, 2020

Two garment factory employees killed in Matara accident

Two women have died following a motor accident in Matara this morning. The Police said the accident had occurred when a van and a private bus had collided in the Aparekka area in Matara. Two female garment factory employees who were traveling in the van had reportedly died after being admitted to the Matara Hospital. The Police said investigations are underway to ascertain the cause for the accident. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Aug, 2020

Candidates attempting to buy votes warned

Candidates attempting to buy votes have been warned that they can lose their seats in Parliament if found guilty. National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya told reporters today that there are a number of reports of candidates distributing sarees, liquor and rice in an attempt to secure votes at the election. Deshapriya said that if anyone if found guilty of buying votes they could be unseated from Parliament. “If they are caught and the matter is taken to court they could be un

03 Aug, 2020