A woman was killed and three others including two of her daughters were injured when a motorcycle collided with a lorry in the Galkulama area of Kottukachchiya, Puttalam today evening.
Prof. Chandrasiri Palliyaguru, retired Senior Professor and Head of the Sinhala Department at the Sri Kelaniya University has passed away. He was 80 years old.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s remarks on his knowledge about those responsible for the Easter Sunday attack has sparked off widespread speculation about the motives of the statement.