Former Akuressa PS Chairman sentenced to 15 years in jail for rape

Uproar on social media as Namal enjoys in Maldives?

By Easwaran Rutnam Social media is on fire after photographs and videos emerged of Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa enjoying water sports in the Maldives. Rajapaksa was seen flyboarding and on a jet ski in the Maldives. He later attended a sports awards ceremony which was also attended by the President of the Maldives. A number of people criticized the Minister on social media for travelling to the Maldives at a time the country was facing a serious economic crisis. When contacted by Daily M

18 Mar, 2022

Sri Lanka conveys concerns to UK over Travel Advisory

Sri Lanka has conveyed its concerns to the UK over its latest Travel Advisory, the Foreign Ministry said today. Foreign Minister, Professor G.L. Peiris has pointed to inaccuracies contained in the UK Travel Advisory on Sri Lanka in its successive revisions, resulting in the projection of a negative image of the country. In this regard, the Foreign Minister has observed that the reference in the Travel Advisory to the likelihood of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and their indiscriminate nature,

16 Mar, 2022

Matara Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman granted bail

The Chairman of the Matara Pradeshiya Sabha, Wimal Priyajanaka, was arrested and later granted bail. He was arrested over an alleged arson incident targeting a residence in the Kekanadura area. Priyajanaka was produced before the Matara Magistrate Court and released on two personal bonds of Rs. 200,000 each. (Colombo Gazette)

16 Mar, 2022