Senior journalist Sunanda Deshapriya, who fled the country during the Rajapaksa regime in order to save his life and took up temporary residence in Switzerland, is to return home on March 27, reports say.

In the fall, a viral video followed a woman down the streets of New York City, where she experienced constant, intrusive, and threatening catcalling from the men that passed her. The clip, part of a campaign aiming to raise awareness about street harassment, struck a nerve, with many women relating to the experience of being clucked at, followed, and dubiously complimented.

The promotion of Gen. Sarath Fonseka, leader of the Democratic Party, to the rank of field marshal on March 22 has run into trouble following a request by him to absorb him into active service of the Army, say defence ministry sources.

Cosmos Aviation has issued a statement, claiming the controversial Boeing 727 cargo airplane being parked at the Katunayake airport was only leased by them from Aero Lanka.

Former Army chief, Gen. Sarath Fonseka says he approves of the new government’s decision to conduct an internal investigation into alleged war crimes.