Manhunt launched for COVID positive inmate who escaped from IDH

President says he travels only economy class during foreign trips

President Maithripala Sirisena says?he travels only economy class during his official foreign trips. The President also said that?he has fulfilled his duties and responsibilities in an appropriate manner during the last one year. He says as President he has ensured financial discipline and also proper management of the country. ?At present I have taken steps to cut down on the expenditures of the Presidential Secretariat by 60%,? the President said, adding that he has never used charter fligh

31 Mar, 2016

Tense situation at immigration office involving FSP members

A tense situation developed at the immigration and emigration department in Borella involving members of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP). The FSP members were protesting over the detention of FSP?politburo member Kumar Gunaratnam. Gunaratnam was yesterday?sentenced to one year in jail for violating local immigration laws. He was also imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000.?Gunaratnam was sentenced by the Kegalle Magistrates? court. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Apr, 2016

North Governor concerned over suffering of Northern people

Northern Province Governor?Reginald Cooray today?raised concerns over the suffering of the people in the North. The?Governor said that among the concerns was the lack of drinking water and adequate housing. Cooray said that water in Jaffna is not safe for drinking and could cause kidney disease. He says he himself takes water from Colombo when he visits Colombo and goes back to Jaffna. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Mar, 2016