Sri Lankan woman found dead under Turkey quake debris

Monks protest against burial of coronavirus victims

A number of Buddhist monks staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat today against burying coronavirus victims. A petition in this regard was also handed over to Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi. Buddhist monks attached to several organizations including the Sinhala Ravaya and Sinhale Api participated in the protest. A tense situation arose when the monks attempted to force their way into the Presidential Secretariat.?The Police prevented the monks from entering the premises.

28 Dec, 2020

Murder suspect shot dead while in Police custody

A murder suspect was shot dead in Veyangoda while in Police custody today. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the suspect was shot dead during an “incident” involving the Police this morning. He said that the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Nishantha Kumarasiri, was injured in the incident and was admitted to hospital. The Police Spokesman said that the suspect succumbed to his injuries in hospital. He also said that a policeman also sustained injuries

28 Dec, 2020

PM approves move to reopen cinemas on 1st January

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has approved a move to reopen cinemas in the country on 1st January. The Prime Minister’s Office said that Rajapaksa, who is also the Minister of Cultural Affairs, had instructed the authorities to reopen cinemas in the country, except those in isolated areas. Movie Directors, Producers, actors and others linked to the industry have informed the Prime Minister about the difficulties they are facing. As a result, the Prime Minister has instructed the authoritie

27 Dec, 2020