Police fire tear gas on protesting university students

Suspect hunting animals for hotels arrested in Matale

A suspect who was in the process of hunting animals for hotels was arrested in Matale, the Police said. The suspect was arrested while preparing to hunt deer, wild boar and other animals for their meat. According to the Police, the suspect was arrested with weapons in his possession which were to be used to hunt the animals. The Police said that the suspect hunts animals for their meat for hotels in the Matale and Dambulla areas. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Jan, 2018

Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex arrive in Sri Lanka

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex, arrived in Sri Lanka today. Their five day visit will focus on the long-standing UK and Sri Lanka relationship, the Commonwealth, education and young people, the British High Commission in Colombo said. During the visit the?Royal couple will meet young people overcoming challenges from a variety of communities across Sri Lanka. During their visit to the Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ratmalana, they will meet able and differently-a

31 Jan, 2018

GMOA strike called off following talks with Health Ministry

Doctors affiliated to the Government Medical Officers? Association (GMOA) have decided to suspend a one day token strike launched this morning. According to the GMOA, the strike was launched this morning seeking solutions to several demands. However the strike was later suspended following talks with the Ministry of Health. (Colombo Gazette)

30 Jan, 2018