Avissawella, Kosgama and Ruwanwella isolated

Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayathilake further remanded

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarians, Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayathilake, were today ordered to be further remanded till 1st June over the attack on peaceful demonstrators near Temple Trees and Galle Face. The two MPs were arrested and remanded till today (25th May) after being accused of being involved in the 9th May mob attack on the peaceful demonstrators. The mob had launched the attack on the demonstrators after attending a meeting at Temple Trees with then Prime Minister Mahi

25 May, 2022

COPE proposes special Select Committee to probe economic crisis

By Easwaran Rutnam The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has proposed appointing a special Parliament Select Committee to probe the causes behind the economic crisis. COPE has also proposed investigating the officials and others who neglected their duties and are responsible for the crisis. The proposal was made at the COPE meeting held today. COPE Chairman, Professor Charitha Herath said that the actions of a select few had forced the entire country to suffer. Meanwhile, the Governor

25 May, 2022

World Bank rules out new financing to Sri Lanka

The World Bank has ruled out new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place. Issuing a statement, the World Bank said that recent media reports have inaccurately stated that the World Bank is planning support for Sri Lanka in the form of a bridge loan or new loan commitments, among other incorrect assertions. “We are concerned for the people of Sri Lanka and are working in coordination with the IMF and other development partners in advising on appropria

25 May, 2022