Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that the government must bear responsibility for the killing of two businessmen in Rathgama.
"Democracy is still prevalent in the country. However, the villagers cannot live in peace. They are abducted and killed by the police. This is similar to the corruption that existed in the 1980s and 90s" Mr. Rajapaksa was quoted saying during an economic conference in Anuradhapura today (Mar 03).
The opposition leader also made it an occasion to comment on the recent remarks made by State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake on the alleged usage of cocaine by MPs and Ministers.
"Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe initially accepted that there were cabinet ministers who consume cocaine. However, now they are trying to cover up their faults. This is similar to spitting in the wind" the former President remarked.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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