Prices of imported Japanese vehicles increased

PM assures no change in stand on political solution

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today assured the Government still stands committed to a political solution. Speaking in Jaffna, the Prime Minister said that the Government will ensure the commitment to a political solution is met. He said that the post war reconciliation process was going forward and it will be used to ensure a political solution is also implemented. The Prime Minister said that Sri Lanka does not want another war nor should there be communal clashes. He said some group

02 Jun, 2019

Police chief blames President for failing to prevent attacks

Sri Lanka’s suspended police chief has petitioned the Supreme Court, accusing President Maithripala Sirisena of failing to prevent the Easter bombings that killed 258 people. In a 20-page complaint, Inspector-General Pujith Jayasundara disclosed serious communication gaps between intelligence agencies and security arms of the government, all which fall under Sirisena. In the petition submitted to court last week and seen by AFP Sunday, Jayasundara said the country’s premier spy agency, the Sta

02 Jun, 2019

Delegation led my MR meet PM and discuss economy

A delegation led by Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today and discussed the economy. Non-cabinet Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva tweeted saying the talks focused on the economic recovery program following the Easter Sunday attacks. “Participated in good meeting with Opp Leader @PresRajapaksa n his team w #SriLanka PM @RW_UNP, @MangalaLK, Governor, Sec Treasury n officials on post 21/4 economic recovery program. Positive move to shed at l

03 Jun, 2019