Julie Chung takes oaths as new US envoy to Sri Lanka

Dilip Wedaarachchi’s son and wife remanded

The son of opposition Member of Parliament Dilip Wedaarachchi and his wife have been ordered to be remanded for obstructing Police officers on duty. The Walasmulla Magistrate?s Court ordered that they be remanded till tomorrow (8th June). Ravindu Wedaarachchi and his wife were arrested for allegedly obstructing Police officers from carrying out their duties at an interchange of the Southern Expressway. A video of the incident had been shared on social media and shows the couple using offensiv

07 Jun, 2022

Distribution of Litro gas temporarily suspended

The distribution of Litro gas has been temporarily suspended as supplies have run out. The company said that domestic gas will not be distributed until further notice. Litro Gas Lanka Ltd said that a new shipment of domestic gas was expected soon. The company said that once the new shipment is received, distribution will resume. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Jun, 2022

Foreign Minister Peiris to visit Singapore for bilateral talks

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris will travel to Singapore for a bilateral visit from 8-9 June 2022, on the invitation of his counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan. During his visit, Minister Peiris will hold bilateral discussions with Foreign Minister Balakrishnan and meetings with the Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam and other senior officials. Following the visit, Minister Peiris w

07 Jun, 2022