Thirty -two suspects re- remanded for vandalizing Buddha statues

Sirisena accused of political victimisation

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today appeared before the Presidential Commission probing incidents of Political Victimisation. Sirisena reported to the Commission to record a statement over a complaint filed by Former Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga. This is the first instance in which Sirisena has appeared before the commission to record a statement. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed the commission to probe political victimisation in January 2020. The Presidential comm

19 Oct, 2020

Cabinet decides to introduce three changes to 20th Amendment

The cabinet has decided to introduce three changes to the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution. The decision was reached during the cabinet meeting today, Minister Wimal Weerawansa said. Weerawansa said that the changes include?retaining the provision on the number of Cabinet Ministers mentioned in the 19th Amendment and the provision on audits. Parliament is to be informed tomorrow (Tuesday) the Supreme Court (SC) determination on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. Speaker Mahin

19 Oct, 2020

Bodies of three missing children found in Galewela

The bodies of three children from the same family have been recovered from the Kospotha canal in Ranwediyawa, Galewela. The Police said the children were reported missing since this morning (19). The diseased children have been identified as two girls aged 15 and 12, and a 07-year-old boy. The Police added that it is suspected that the children may have drowned while bathing in the canal. (Colombo Gazette)

19 Oct, 2020