A significant depreciation on the Sri Lankan rupee was observed after entering into a currency swap agreement with China as it cannot be used for the strengthening of foreign reserves.
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned the recent arrest of the Mayor of Jaffna, Visvalingam Manivannan, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
LONDON — Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has died at age 99.
A police bid to cover up torture in detention in Sri Lanka was exposed when the victim – a journalist – cried foul in court.
Reigning Mrs. World 2020 Caroline Jurie and former model Chula Padmendra have been released on police bail after they were arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens police over the on-stage altercation that took place at the Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant on April 04.
Leaders of eleven parties of the ruling government coalition have agreed to meet Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and make a decision on the upcoming provincial council election.
The Navy has apprehended 20 persons who have been suspected of attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country.
Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie has been arrested and produced before court after giving a statement to the Cinnamon Gardens Police over the incident which transpired at the Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant.
Sri Lanka has increased its crackdown and intimidation of the Tamil media soon after the UN Human Rights Council voted to help investigate Sri Lanka on human rights abuses and gather further evidence.
