The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) urged the government to postponed the upcoming General Elections, scheduled to be held on April as the party is concerned about the threat posed to the people by the possible spread of the COVID19 virus in the country.,a statement from the party said. “The safety of the public is our paramount concern.
“ We call on the government to take all steps to prevent the spread of this virus. We will extend our fullest cooperation in this regard. For this reason, and for the reason that all democratic aspects cannot be properly be adhered to in this abnormal situation, we request the postponement of the General Elections due to be held on April 25,” party spokesman M.A. Sumanthiran said in a statement.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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