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President orders report over delay to reconstruct bombed church

President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordered a report over the delay to reconstruct the Zion Church in Batticaloa which was bombed on Easter Sunday in 2019. The President?visited the Zion Church in Batticaloa, Saturday, to inspect the on-going restoration work after it was damaged in the Easter Sunday bombing. During his visit, the President engaged in a discussion with the Senior Pastor at Zion Church, Rev. Roshan Mahesan. The President inquired about the delays in the renovation work and instruct

22 Jun, 2024

Tourist attractions to be established in wetlands in southern Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is to establish tourist attractions in over 1000 acres of wetlands in the south of the country. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the tourist attractions will be established in Deduwa near Lunu ganga, in Bentota, which was also the residence of prominent architect the late Geoffrey Bawa. “As you proceed, you will encounter more wetlands in Akurala that need preservation. Many wetlands will be preserved. Some will also feature eco-friendly tourism. Certainly, that is an area of

22 Jun, 2024

Catholic Church accuses Sirisena of being politically bankrupt

The Catholic Church accused former President Maithripala Sirisena of being politically bankrupt. National Catholic Mass Communications Director, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha said that Sirisena was making false allegations to coverup his own political bankruptcy. Sirisena had earlier alleged that financial aid received to assist the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks had not been utilised for its purpose. He urged the church to make public a statement of accounts on the funds collected. Rev. Fr

21 Jun, 2024