Supreme Court confirms death sentence on Vass Gunawardena and son

Approximately 30 officers had been following Samsudeen

Approximately 30 officers had been following Ahamed Samsudeen who was shot and killed by Police on September 3 after he grabbed a knife at an Auckland supermarket and began stabbing shoppers, injuring seven. The Associated Press reported that approximately 30 officers had been following Samsudeen around the clock for 53 days since his release from prison, worried he was primed to launch a terror attack at any moment. During his incarceration in New Zealand, he was moved to a maximum security p

08 Sep, 2021

Popular Sri Lankan singer Sunil Perera has died

By Indika Sri Aravinda Popular Sri Lankan singer Sunil Perera has died at the age of 68, his family said today. Perera passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. The singer had tested positive for the coronavirus last month and was admitted to hospital but was later discharged after recovering. However, Perera was admitted to hospital again yesterday due to a sudden illness. Perera was the lead singer of the band ?Gypsies’ which included his brother Piyal. Gyps

06 Sep, 2021

Sri Lanka remains on alert for new South African variant

By Ashanthi Warunasuriya Sri Lanka is on alert for a new South African variant of the coronavirus, the Health Ministry said today. Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath said that there is a risk of the variant entering the country. Dr. Hemantha Herath told reporters this evening that the health authorities will continue testing similar to testing carried out which led to the detection of the Delta variant in Sri Lanka. He said that the public must continue to follow

01 Sep, 2021