The Nuwara Eliya Distrcit Hospital was declared open recently under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The hospital built with the financial assistance of the Kingdom of Netherlands consists a 600-bed ward complex, operation theatres with modern technology, Intensive Care Units, Outer Patients Clinics, pharmacies, dialysis units as well as quarters for doctors and nurses.

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that it was their stance that death penalty should not be resumed under any circumstances. That is the view of the majority of the people.

Muslim Parliamentarians met with Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena at the Ministry and held discussions. The discussions focused on many issues including the Kalmuani North Secretariat etc.

National Peace Council Chairman Jehan Perera has observed that an option to reconsider at this time is the possibility of asymmetric devolution in which each of the provinces is able to negotiate the powers they believe they need.

Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake and Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka jointly ceremonially inaugurated the ‘Car Free Sunday’ program in Central Colombo on Sunday, July 14. The event was held under the joint patronage of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The European Union’s Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove called on Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday and held discussions.