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Rs. 7,000 to Police officers for uniforms, shoes - Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament yesterday (18) that Cabinet approval has been received to provide an allowance of Rs. 7,000 ... Read More


political agendas will never be written based on racism - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government is committed to the pursuit of truth as well as the pursuit of justice and that the Government needs a voice for... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected across multiple provinces today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, South... Read More


Landslide derails upcountry night mail; services restricted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Train operations on the Upcountry line have been restricted to the stretch between Colombo Fort and Nanu Oya after a landslide caused the night mail train from Badulla to derail ... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend opposition rally in Nugegoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has confirmed that he will take part in the rally organized by opposition parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on the 21st.Sri... Read More


Committee appointed to probe into MP Dayasiri's conduct in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) informed Parliament that a special committee has been established to examine the conduct of MP Dayasiri Jayasekera. The committee will be... Read More


'Made in Sri Lanka' trade fair to be held at Weligama Beach

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A media awareness program for the event was held yesterday (18) at the Pearl Grand Ballroom of the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, under the patronage of Matara District Secr... Read More


Gunman arrested in Midigama for alleged plot against hotel owner

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Gunman has been arrested in the Midigama area for allegedly plotting to kill the owner of a local tourist hotel. The operation was carried out by a team led by the Director of t... Read More


'No degree certificate in Namal's Law College file?' Minister raises concern over media reports

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Responding to reports circulating on websites and social media, State Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today (19) raised concerns in Parliament regarding Namal Rajapaksa's admission to... Read More


Chief prelate meets Namal at SLPP headquarters over Trincomalee temple incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Chief Prelate of the Eastern Thamankaduwa Amarapura Maha Nikaya Division and Chief Incumbent of the Welgama Rajamaha Vihara, Venerable Ampitiye Seelawansathissa Thero, met MP Nam... Read More