Kaushi appointed coordinating secretary to the PM

President says will not bow down to external threats

President Maithripala Sirisena today asserted that he will not bow down to any external threats. The President expressed this view at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) 65th anniversary event in Kurunegala today. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and several SLFP members of the joint opposition did not attend the event. Speaking at the event, President Sirisena said all members of the party must unite to strengthen the SLFP instead of threatening to create new political parties. He invited

04 Sep, 2016

Mahinda shares concerns on Lumbini with Nepal’s former PM

A meeting between former Prime Minister of Nepal and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today, The Himalayan Times reported. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAP), Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa shared his concerns about the development of the Lumbini area as well as the efforts made during his tenure to further consolidate the relationship between Nepal and Sri Lanka. According t

03 Sep, 2016

Four people killed in two separate accidents

Four people were killed in two separate accidents today, the police media unit said. The police said that two people were killed following an accident involving a tipper truck and a motorcycle along the Dambulla- Matale road. The two people had succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Meanwhile,?two others were?killed following an accident involving a lorry and two three-wheelers in Kuruwita. Three others were also injured in the accident, the police said. (Colombo Gazette)

05 Sep, 2016