MP seeks ban on several PC and mobile phone games

SC rejects petition filed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa against the case over the alleged misappropriation of state funds when constructing the D.A. Rajapaksa Museum. The Permanent High Court at Bar decided to hear the case on a daily basis from the 15th of October. Rajapaksa’s lawyers filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the case being heard at the Permanent High Court at Bar. However, in a majority decision the Supreme Court rejected the petit

11 Sep, 2019

Ranil and Sajith hold do or die talks

United National Party (UNP) leader, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa held do or die talks today in an attempt to reach a consensus on the Presidential candidate of the United National Front at the Presidential elections. While the UNF has not yet decided on its Presidential candidate Premadasa has begun a campaign to muster support for him to be named as the candidate. Premadasa has said he will contest the Presidential elections at any cost and hoped

10 Sep, 2019

Sri Lanka tells UNHRC Shavendra’s appointment an internal matter

Sri Lanka today rejected concerns raised over the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the Army Commander. Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez, Sri Lanka?s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva told the UNHRC in Geneva during the 42nd session today that Silva’s appointment was an internal matter. He also noted Sri Lanka’s disappointment at concerns being raised by some countries over Silva’s appointment based on allegations. “With reference to the recent appointment of the Army Com

11 Sep, 2019