She is facing decades behind bars A former flight attendant is facing up to 25 years in prison after being arrested on drug smuggling charges in Sri Lanka. Charlotte May Lee was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, after arriving on a flight from Bangkok. The 21-year-old, who hails from Chipstead, Surrey, was reportedly […]

10 months ago

A wrestler, judo star and judo coach have not been seen since Monday Three Athletes from Sri Lanka have reportedly gone missing from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. As reported by the Mirror, a wrestler, judo star and judo coach have not been seen since Monday, with the trio having previously surrendered their passports – meaning […]

3 years ago

Resignations seem to be the flavour of month Government sources say Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will step down after mass protests culminated in crowds storming both the presidential palace and the prime minister’s official residence. They are still occupying both, seen using the pool, gym facilities and beds. Moreover, they say they have no […]

4 years ago

The country is seeking a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund After months of boiling public anger over the worst economic crisis in 70 years, thousands of protestors have flooded the President’s palace. Sri Lanka is currently suffering an enormous economic collapse, a severe foreign exchange shortage and dwindling supplies of fuel, food […]

4 years ago

The pageant winner went to hospital with head injuries Beauty queen Pushpika De Silva had the crown taken off her head by the previous year’s winner, who claimed that De Silva could not win the title as she was a divorced woman. De Silva had won the Mrs Sri Lanka title at the ceremony on […]

5 years ago

Mohamed is believed to have studied in the south east of the UK between 2006 and 2007

7 years ago