China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka slams UK
China's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan slammed the United Kingdom, accusing it of interference. Read More »
NTJ Colombo District Organizer granted bail
National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ) Colombo District Leader and organizer who was held in Police custody under suspicions over the Easter Sunday attacks has been granted bail this morning (15). Read More »
China’s Sinopec sets up fuel oil unit in Sri Lanka
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, known as Sinopec Corp, said on Monday it has set up a fuel oil company in Sri Lanka as it looks to supply fuel to ships along a major maritime route - Reuters Read More »
MOD orders probe
The Ministry of Defence has ordered an investigation into allegations that weapons belonging to the Navy had been sold illegally to foreign nationals. Read More »
Day of mourning if Bill against death penalty put forward
President Maithripala Sirisena has determined to declare a National Day of Mourning if a Bill to abolish the death penalty was brought before Parliament. Read More »
No response from MS to contest
President Maithripala Sirisena was yet to respond to a request from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to contest the forthcoming presidential election. Read More »
‘JO’ divided on Gota’s candidacy
The "Joint Opposition" (JO) is divided on fielding former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as their camp's presidential candidate, The Sunday Morning learnt. Read More »