Military officer tipped to be appointed Health Ministry Secretary

Open verdict delivered in death of journalist

The Police said that an open verdict had been delivered in the death of journalist Zacki Jabbar. A magisterial inquiry and post mortem examination were conducted today. The Police said the body of the deceased has been handed over to relatives. The Island newspaper journalist was found dead in his house in Pelawatte yesterday 09). A relative of Zacki Jabbar had entered his house and found him dead in the house. There is suspicion Jabbar may have died several days ago inside his house. (Colo

10 Sep, 2020

Water cut in parts of Colombo tomorrow

A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo tomorrow (12). The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said water supply will be disrupted from 10.00 p.m. tomorrow. Water Supply will be disrupted in Colombo 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, the NWSDB further said. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Sep, 2020

Boossa prison inmates launch strike

By Vyshnavy Velrajh A group of inmates of the Boossa prison launched a hunger strike today. Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya told the Colombo Gazette that 37 inmates were engaged in the hunger strike. Several imprisoned underworld figures are also reportedly involved in the strike, he said. Thushara Upuldeniya further said the hunger strike has been launched over several demands, including recent security measures implemented at the prison. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Sep, 2020