Army Major among 3 killed in Galgamuwa accident

Two Indians sentenced to life in jail by Negombo court

Two Indian nationals were today sentenced to life in prison by the Negombo High Court after being found guilty of importing, possessing and smuggling heroin in Sri Lanka. The Police said one Indian had been arrested in August 2016 for smuggling 212 grams of heroin while the other Indian was arrested in December 2017 for smuggling 838 grams of heroin.

17 Sep, 2019

Presidential election likely on November 15

The Presidential election is most likely to be held on November 15 this year. This indication had been given to political party secretaries at a meeting with the Elections Commission today. Party secretaries who attended the meeting said that the Elections Commission wants to have the Presidential election on any day between November 15 and December 7. The Elections Commission has said that holding the election on November 15 seems very likely.

17 Sep, 2019

Protege of Chinese President begins Sri Lanka visit

Chongqing party boss Chen Min’er, a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official, arrived in Sri Lanka today on an official visit. A protege of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Chinese official is leading a Chinese delegation to Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. Chen Min’er was welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan. Chen is seen as a rising political star on the mainland. He was appointed

17 Sep, 2019