Five including children killed in Ragala fire

Criminal investigation underway over fire on X-Press Pearl

A criminal investigation is underway over the fire on the ship, X-Press Pearl. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has taken over the investigations. He said that Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickremeratne had instructed the Police to hand over the investigations to the CID. DIG Ajith Rohana said that a ten-member Police team is investigating the incident. He said that statements will be recorde

31 May, 2021

UNP Working Committee nominates Ranil for Parliament

The Working Committee (WC) of the United National Party (UNP) has nominated party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to fill the National List seat in Parliament. UNP sources said the party will now take a final decision on the matter after consulting Wickremesinghe. Earlier a number of UNP seniors had also proposed that Wickremesinghe return to Parliament through the National List seat. The UNP suffered a humiliating loss at the last General Election and failed to secure a single seat in Parliament

31 May, 2021

Travel ban around the island extended till 7th June

By Easwaran Rutnam The travel ban around the island has been extended till 7th June, the Government announced today. Minister Johnston Fernando said that the ban has been extended to contain the spread of the coronavirus. He said that when the ban is temporarily lifted tomorrow (Tuesday) only one person can leave home to purchase essential items. The ban will also be relaxed on 31st May and 4th June for the public to purchase essential items. The Minister also said that vehicle movements wi

24 May, 2021