Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, has assured that, Army with the assistance of the sister services and other agencies would do its maximum to renovate or rebuild houses and other buildings to bring back the ordinary life of the affected people of Kosgama fire as soon as possible. The Army Commander also specially noted that the Army would not step aside until the final reconstruction component is completed.
Lieutenant General De Silva expressed his deep regret over the loss of property and disruption to the public life in the area as a result of this unexpected disaster. He also said that the clearance work and relief efforts conducted by the army has been backed well by the sister services and other state agencies including local government bodies, and the Disaster Management Center.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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