Woman gives birth to triplets in Kalmunai hospital

PM’s son demands action on wife’s former step father

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Rohitha Rajapaksa has demanded action on his wife’s former step father who has been accused of sexual abuse. Rohitha Rajapaksa tweeted saying it was very disheartening to hear about the despicable actions by the accused at a hotel in Colombo. He said that his wife Tatyana and he strongly condemn sexual harassment against anyone, despite gender. N. V.?Thivakaran has been accused of secretly filming girls in public at the hotel Rohitha Rajapaksa said that

09 Feb, 2021

Police warn of various scams targeting Valentine’s Day

The Police have warned the public to remain vigilant of various scams being organized targeting Valentine?s Day, which falls on Sunday (14). Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said they have received information of various groups planning celebratory events to trap people in financial frauds. DIG Ajith Rohana urged the public to refrain from accepting invitations for Valentine?s Day parties or events being sent via social media or email, requesting for a credit card

11 Feb, 2021

Muslim Council of Britain calls on UN to halt forced cremations in Sri Lanka

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has called on the United Nations (UN) to halt forced cremations in Sri Lanka. The MCB said it has submitted a complaint to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) given the Sri Lankan Government?s ongoing policy on forced cremations. Secretary General of the MCB, Zara Mohammed said the Council is very concerned that the Sri Lankan Government has ignored its own committee?s advice, which allows for the safe burial of the deceased. ?The Sri Lankan Gov

09 Feb, 2021