Former Colombo Archbishop Oswald Gomis passes away
Former Colombo Archbishop Oswald Gomis passed away in the early hours of this morning (03), aged 90.
Former Colombo Archbishop Oswald Gomis passed away in the early hours of this morning (03), aged 90.
The English place name Slave Island is to be changed to Kompanna Vidiya to be used uniformly in all three languages on a directive by the prime minister.
SLPP general secretary Sagara Kariyawasam believes its breakaway group will return to the party soon.
Former Kotte mayor Janaka Ranawaka has been accused of preparing fake deeds and acquiring a state-owned land worth more than Rs. 250 million.
Sumedha Arunashantha of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been elected mayor of Kurunegala.
The dissolution of several local government bodies is under consideration, said subject state minister Janaka Wakkumbura.
The attorney general has considered a request by the IGP and decided to appeal against the releasing of IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige on bail, said Justice Ministry sources.
Spokesperson of the Catholic Church Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando has been released on police bail in connection with a road accident.
A new presidential directive has become another hurdle against holding the local government polls.
IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige stresses that he is not prepared to kneel down before the government and vows to continue the struggles against its repression of the people.