US envoy holds talks with Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Wasim’s death anniversary commemorated at GotaGoGama

Rugger player Wasim Thajudeen was remembered by his his family and friends at GotaGoGama today, 10 years after his murder. A walk was staged from S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Colpetty to GotaGoGama in memory of Wasim Thajudeen. The participants of the walk later gathered near the Presidential Secretariat and spoke to those gathered at Galle Face. Meals were also distributed to the public in memory of Wasim Thajudeen. Thajudeen was killed in a car crash on 17 May 2012, which was initially p

17 May, 2022

More suspects arrested over attack at Galle Face

More suspects have been arrested over the State sponsored attack at Galle Face and near Temple Trees. Former Provincial Council member Amal Silva and an employee attached to the Moratuwa Municipal Council are the latest suspects arrested over the incidents. Nearly 400 suspects have been arrested over the recent mob violence, including over the attack at Galle Face and near Temple Trees. The suspects were arrested for attacking public property, looting, assault and other offences. A mob led b

17 May, 2022

Mahinda and Namal absent during vote

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa were absent during the vote to elect a new Deputy Speaker in Parliament today. Both MPs were absent when their names were called for the vote to elect the new Deputy Speaker. Former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Chamal Rajapaksa were, however, present in Parliament. Mahinda Rajapaksa and Namal Rajapaksa were believed to be in hiding together with their families, following the mob violence last week. Both were

17 May, 2022