Keheliya Rambukwella takes a break from politics

Veteran singer Victor Rathnayake in ICU

Veteran singer Victor Rathnayake has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital, his son said today. Victor Rathnayake’s son Lelum Rathnayake posted a video on YouTube saying a tumor has been found on his father’s kidney. He said that his father is having breathing difficulties and has been admitted to the ICU of a private hospital. Lelum Rathnayake said that his father had also suffered a stroke while in hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

21 May, 2020

Supreme Court case on polls adjourned till tomorrow

The hearing at the Supreme Court (SC) on multiple Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the date set by the Elections Commission to hold the General Election was postponed for tomorrow after submissions were made for a fourth day today. Attorney at Law Charitha Gunaratne, the Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA), journalist Victor Ivan, and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya have filed Fundamental Rights petitions over the date of the election. The National Elections Commission has set 20 Ju

21 May, 2020

Homagama cricket stadium project suspended

The Homagama cricket stadium project has been suspended following talks held at the Prime Minister’s Office today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa headed a discussion on the proposed stadium with former cricketers, officials and other stakeholders. The project had been initiated when Mahinda Rajapaksa was President but was later suspended. The proposed international cricket stadium will initially have a seating capacity of 40,000 and will be able to host day and night matches. Under the sec

21 May, 2020