Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Government plans to increase the value of loans provided through the Samurdhi banking system from around Rs.60 billion last year to Rs.70 billion next year, Minister of Rura... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- An immediate and impartial investigation has been ordered into the burning and destruction of Kumbuk trees in the Nelum Wewa area of Parana Eluwankulama in Vanathavilluwa, locat... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A considerable drop in vehicle prices has been reported in the local market, with prices of small vehicles falling by at least Rs. 1 million, Vehicle Importers Association of La... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity in several areas, valid until 11.30 p.m. today (18). According to the advis... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe in ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Court of Appeal today fixed September 30 to announce its decision on a writ petition filed by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera challenging the legality of a complaint lodged... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Public Security Minister Sunil Watagala said even former Executive Presidents and senior politicians were now required to appear before law enforcement agencies when summoned fo... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate into whether former Minister Wimal Weerawansa's remarks made at a ral... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka and India have stormed into the women's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after securing convincing victories over Malaysia and Japan respectively. Sri Lanka cru... Read More
Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and reco... Read More