Forty-three cops, including DIGs transferred

Remains of Priyantha Kumara arrives in Sri Lanka

The remains of Diyawadanage Don Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara, who was killed by a mob in Sialkot in Pakistan, was brought to Sri Lanka this evening. The remains were brought to Sri Lanka on a special SriLankan Airlines flight at state cost. The remains were received by the next-of-kin at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Priyantha Diyawadana was employed as the?General Manager Operation at Rajco Industries in Sialkot. A frenzied mob in Pakistan tortured the Sri Lankan man to death

06 Dec, 2021

Mervyn Silva demands death sentence for Sialkot murderers

Former Minister Mervyn Silva has demanded the death sentence on the Sialkot murderers. Silva told reporters that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa must ensure the men accused of murdering Priyantha Kumara are sentenced to death. He said that Priyantha Kumara was killed in an inhumane manner and so the accused must be dealt with severely. The former Minister said that Rajapaksa should ensure the Pakistani authorities do not drag the case. He said that Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan should be

06 Dec, 2021

North Western Province Governor Raja Collure passed away

The Governor of the North Western Province, Raja Collure, passed away today while receiving treatment for the coronavirus. Raja Collure had tested positive for the virus and was admitted to hospital for treatment on Friday. However, family members said that he passed away while receiving treatment in hospital. He was 83-years old at the time of his death. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Dec, 2021