India Foundation, a think-tank based in New Delhi, in partnership with the Pathfinder Foundation, Colombo, has organised a roundtable conference with the participation of experts on the theme “BIMSTEC: Building an enabling architecture for peace, prosperity, and partnership. The conference which will be held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, in Colombo, on 31 March and […]
Warning over destabilisation project to facilitate Western intervention By Shamindra Ferdinando Water Supply Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara yesterday (04) declared that in spite of the removal of the National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila from the Cabinet, the 11-party rebel grouping wouldn’t give up its campaign to […]
A probe into an incident where two groups of students clashed at the hostel premises of the Ragama Medical Faculty in February has found that former State Minister Arundika Fernando had not involvement therein. The son of State Minister Arundika Fernando was arrested in connection with the assault. He was among the seven suspects arrested […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday (02) claimed that he and Udaya Gammanpila, had been sacked at the behest of Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Addressing the media at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo former Industries Minister Weerawansa alleged that the announcement as regards their sacking was made in the wake of the […]
The wooden bridge that connects Paravi Duwa Temple in Matara to the mainland collapsed yesterday with a larg number of people. However, no one was injured. Residents of the area helped the people who fell into the shallow sea.