Suspect remanded, three detained over attack on Kanjipani Imran’s father

World Bank South Asia VP holds talks with President

The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Hartwing Schafer had talks with President Maithripala Sirisena at the President?s Official Residence in Colombo. Secretary to the President Udaya Seneviratne, World Bank Resident Representative, President?s Economic Advisor Dr Sarath Rajapathirana and NEC Secretary General Prof Lalith Samarakoon were also present at the talks.

16 Feb, 2019

School boy slapping incident draws strong criticism

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has slammed an incident where a school boy was seen on a video being slapped at a school rugby match by his coach. The video is circulating on social media and has already drawn strong criticism. “This is wrong! It?s not coaching its abuse.?I had coaches who thought me values without hitting me,”?Mahela Jayawardena said in a tweet. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Feb, 2019

Government to address debt trap in North through new Act

The?Government is to address a debt trap in the North through a new Microfinance Act. Speaking in Jaffna today, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said that the new Microfinance Act that is being drafted would ensure more responsible lenders will be able to operate and consumers will have access to better credit. The new Act will also incorporate financial consumer protection measures. Ongoing efforts to improve financial literacy, led by the Central Bank, will be expanded with renewed vigor

14 Feb, 2019