Sri Lanka Rupee continues to decline

Sri Lanka reaches out to Australia after deadly bushfires

Sri Lanka today reached out to Australia after deadly bushfires raged across parts of the country killing at least 24 people and thousands of animals. Government Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka stands with Australia at this time. He said that while both countries are worlds apart they are one when it comes to understanding loss. “#lka is standing with Australia right now, with the amazing people & wildlife of that beautiful country.

05 Jan, 2020

Fonseka attacks Ranil over outcome of Presidential election

United National Party (UNP) member and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka attacked UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe over the outcome of the Presidential election last November. Speaking at an event held in Kelaniya yesterday (Sunday) to thank those who supported UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa at the last Presidential election, Fonseka said that the former Prime Minister had failed to safeguard UNP supporters, failed to ensure employment opportunities were offered and also mismanaged funds.

05 Jan, 2020

Village officer, 2 others arrested for assaulting a teenager

A female village officer (Grama Niladhari) and two others have been arrested for assaulting a teenager in Nikaweratiya. They were produced before a Magistrate and remanded till 16 January.

04 Jan, 2020