Category: Local News

President’s Condolence Message on the Death of Dr. Gamini Corea

I am deeply moved on learning of the passing away of Deshamanya Dr Gamani Corea, one of the most illustrious sons of Sri Lanka. He stood out in the world as a Sri Lankan economist, civil servant and diplomat whose special contribution was to the economic advancement of the developing nations. The positions he held […]



BJP urges Indian PM to attend GHOGM

Amidst Indian Prime Minister’s lack of audacity to take a firm decision on his participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Colombo India’s main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has adopted a positive line on his traveling to Colombo. […]



No Indian visa for Channel 4’s Callum Macrae

India has denied a visa to Callum Macrae, the director of a documentary that exposed alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka. Macrae, whose team was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize last year, made news again last Thursday when UK’s Channel 4 telecast footage acquired from him showing LTTE TV anchor-actor Isai Priya’s capture during […]




Nine dead in Bandarawela bus tragedy

At least nine people were killed and more than 20 injured following the accident which occurred in Bandarawela this evening (4) when a bus plying on the Bandarawela- Punagala route skidded off the road and plunged into a precipice at Punagala. […]



Saudi ends amnesty period given to over-stayers

Around 90% of Sri Lankans who were residing in Saudi Arabia illegally have been brought back to Sri Lanka, the Foreign Employment Bureau stated while the extended amnesty period given by Saudi authorities for over-stayers ended last night. […]




Tamil civilians killed by LTTE

– by Shenali D Waduge – When propagandists can project a terrorist organization and a terrorist leader as martyrs and there are people who accept this version despite evidence showing the exact nature of their terror – there is cause for concern. No organization or leader who has turned the gun on people they claim […]





Tamil Politicians – Priests – Public Officials and Academics killed by the LTTE

– by Shenali D Waduge – However much the TNA or the new Northern Province Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran attempts to turn a megalomaniac terrorist banned by 32 foreign nations as a Terrorist Organization, into a ‘HERO’ there are some hard facts that Tamils should not forget. First reminder is – LTTE’s first killing […]




Ethics of Business and Financial Journalism in Sri Lanka

– by Shenali D Waduge – Media’s role in general is to provide the news and allow readers to make their own conclusion. Thus the motto ‘we inform-you decide’. Of late, segments of the media think they have every right to function as prosecutors, judges, jurors and executioners. The situation appears no different in Sri […]




Teenager arrested over pizza delivery murder

Sheffield (United Kingdom) – A 17-year-old male was arrested on Thursday over the murder of a Sri Lankan graduate who was stabbed while carrying out his final job as a pizza delivery driver in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said. Colleagues from Domino’s Pizza found Thavisha Lakindu Peiris, 25, dead in his car in the Southey […]



Bus fares up by 7% from today

Bus fares of both the private and State services will go up by 7% with effect from today, the National Transport Commission (NTC), said. However, the minimum bus fare, which is Rs 9 at present, will not be increased. Following numerous demands of bus owners, that also included two countrywide bus strikes, the Ministry of […]