President Maithripala Sirisena condemned terrorist attack on a Manchester musical concert, that claimed the lives of 22 civilians and several others were injured yesterday.
"All states should come together strongly to defeat all forms of terrorism," stated President Sirisena in a letter addressed to British Premier Theresa May.
Earlier in the day, President had tweeted “Killing innocent civilians for political gain is heinous”, referring to the Manchester Arena attack. Sri Lanka’s people and the government stand in solidarity with the British people and the families of the victims in this hour of grief, says the President’s message further.
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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