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President Rajapaksa who was honoured with the highest Award of the Bahrain returns to the island completing his two day official tour.The President began his official tour of Bahrain last Monday. On arrival in the capital Manama, the President was accorded a very warm welcome by the Prime Minister of Bharain Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Governor of Muharak Salman Bin Hindi.Bahrain which has the fastest growing...

Immediate treatment is being meted out to those who suffered injuries following the train accident at Pothuhera in Kurunegala.The accident happened when the intercity train plying from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya collided head on with the Rajarata Rejina train plying from Vavuniya to Matara near the Pothuhera railway station in Kurunegala.Eye witnesses said that the intercity train collided with the Rajarata Rejina train which was...

Sri Lankans serving in the Middle East are being provided with face masks and advice to protect themselves from the Corona Virus.The MERS Corona Virus is at present spreading in Middle East countries including Saudi Arabia. As such the Sri Lankan Foreign Employment Bureau has directed its special attention on Lankan workers serving in the Middle East.Chairman of the Foreign Employment Bureau Amal Senalankadhikara said that of...

SriLankan Airlines today became part of the ‘oneworld’ alliance offering the full range of services and benefits of the world’s fastest growing and highest rated global airline alliance.The national Sri Lankan carrier also becomes the first carrier from the Indian subcontinent to join any of the global airline alliances – and completes oneworld’s biggest expansion programme since the alliance was launched 15 years ago.The landmark...

It’s only six more days for the 2014 World Conference on Youth to be held in Sri Lanka. All arrangements have been finalized for this Conference.The World Conference on Youth will be held in Sri Lanka from the 06th to the 10th of next month. Final touches for the hosting of the conference are now in place. The inauguration of the Conference will take place at the Ruhuna Magampura International Conference Centre. The Conference...

All arrangements are in place for the holding of the Youth Exhibition which will showcase to the world youth fraternity the freedom that prevails in Sri Lanka.The Youth Exhibition will open at the BMICH in Colombo on the 07th of next month in parallel to the World Conference on Youth 2014 which is scheduled to open in the island on the 06th of next month. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development is the organizer...

A special traffic plan will be operative in Colombo in view of the May Day commemorations. The Police said that a special traffic plan will be launched in Colombo and its environs in view of the May Day processions tomorrow. Accordingly the movement of traffic will be restricted on Kannangara Mawatha, Deans Road, Maradana Road up to Borella Junction. Traffic will be one-way from Pittala Junction and Malpara Junction to JOC Junction.The...

The National Green Awards Festival will be held at the BMICH on the 12th of next month. Arrangements have been made to hold this Festival organized by the Central Environmental Authority on a grand scale. Minister Susil Premajayantha said that winners will be presented with gold, silver and bronze medals at this Festival which will begin at the BMICH at 3.00 pm on the 12th of next month.The Minister revealed these details at...

First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa hands over an MRI scanner to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital.It is a donation made by the Chinese Government following the mediation of the Chinese Governme...

The Policy Statement of the Western Provincial Council has been launched. The launching of the Governor’s Policy Statement for the Sixth Western Provincial Council took place at the BMICH today. Governor Alavi Moulana launched the Policy Statement after it was presented to him by Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatun...

Sri Lanka and Bahrain have inked four Memoranda of Understanding. The Bahraini Prime Minister has said that the Sri Lankan President has discharged a noble service on behalf of regional stability and cooperation.President Rajapaka who is on a two day official tour of Bahrain was accorded a warm and rousing welcome at the Al Sakhir Palace. The King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Bin Salman...

President Rajapaksa has been presented with the prestigious Khalifa Medal, the highest honor in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Upon receiving the medal, the President said he is humbled and honored.During the ceremony, the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa said the medal is being presented to President Rajapaksa “in appreciation of your Excellency and your friendly country, and in recognition of the efforts you are personally...

France says Hambantota is on track with the new infrastructure to offer the necessary setting to attract investments. Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Jean-Paul Monchau said Hambantota is on track with the new infrastructure offering the setting required to attract investments, especially in the Port and in the Airport area. In a statement following a visit to the Southern Province, the French diplomat said he...

The United People’s Freedom Alliance May Day rally will be held this year too under the patronage of President Rajapaksa at Campbell Place. The May Day procession will begin from near the Nelum Pokuna. The theme is “Protecting Freedom and the Motherland.”These details were revealed at a media conference organized at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Headquarters to give information on the United Peoples Freedom Alliance May Day procession...

The No Confidence motion presented by the United National Party against the Chairman of the North Central Provincial Council has been defeated. The United National Party tabled a No Confidence motion against the North Central Provincial Council Chairman T.M.R. Siripala. It was defeated by a majority of seven votes. The vote on the motion was taken up when the Provincial Council met today. 18 members voted against the motion while...

The first foreign delegation which will be participating in the World Conference on Youth 2014 arrives in the island. All arrangements have been finalized for the opening of the World Conference on Youth in Sri Lanka on the 06th of next month. The meeting will continue with many special programmes until the 10th. The first delegation that will be participating in the Conference at the state level arrived in the island today. The...

The Department of Meteorology today warned of severe weather conditions resulting from a sudden increase in the wind speeds countrywide.The Disaster Management Centre quoting the Department of Meteorology said wind speeds would increase to between 70 and 80 kmph because of the tropical convergence zone in the atmosphere above Sri Lanka.The Met Department also warned of heavy showers of up to 100mm at times. It said the possibility...

Title deeds have been provided to 3000 more Mahaweli colonists who had not received legal deeds. The families which lived in these lands for a long period faced many problems due to lack of deeds. The handing over of the deeds took place under the patronage of Minister Nimal Siripala de Sil...

No one will forget the atrocities committed by the LTTE terrorists during the conflict period.It is the Sri Lankans who faced extreme hardships due to this insurgency. The terrorists inflicted fear and terror, destroyed lives and unleashed massive damage to public property.But the heroic soldiers succeeded in pulverizing the terrorists and wiping out the dark shadows of terrorism and enthroning peace in the country.The ruthless...

President Rajapaksa begins his official tour of Bahrain.The President who left the island for Bahrain on a two day official visit reached the Manama capital this morning. The President was accorded a warm welcome at the Airport by the Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa Bin Salman Hamad Al Khalifa and Governor of Muharak Salman Bin Hindi. This is the first time that the President is visiting Bahrain. The President will engage in...

Work on the Police Special Investigation Unit to deal with complaints related to religious activities gets underway.The President emphasized the need for the establishment of a Special Police Unit to inquire into various complaints made with respect to religious activities. Accordingly the Special Police Unit concerned was opened at the Ministry for Buddhist and Religious Affairs this morning under the auspices of Prime Minister...

Construction work on another 10 thousand houses on behalf of families living with less facilities in the Colombo City gets underway honouring another pledge given by the President.At the inauguration of the Mihindusenpura Housing Project in Dematagoda, President Rajapaksa gave a pledge on behalf of the families living with less facilities. Fulfilling this pledge, construction work on 10 thousand more houses at seven locations...

The Ministry of Economic Development is launching a new programme to generate more jobs for Sri Lankans in Malaysia.The Ministry has unveiled the programme to prepare the background needed to direct unemployed young Sri Lankan men and women for jobs which provide a high salary. Accordingly Sri Lankans will be directed to Malaysia to take up jobs after holding discussions with leading business enterprises and factory owners. Interviews...

Four Sri Lankans who attempted to smuggle in gold have been apprehended in India.Three Lankan women were nabbed at the Bangalore Airport in India for attempting to smuggle in 169 kilograms of gold. They were apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force. Indian Customs officials are probing the incident. In the meantime, another Sri Lankan who attempted to smuggle in gold to India was taken into custody at the Thiruvananpuram...

9000 motor accidents have so far been reported this year.The number of accidents that have so far occurred from the first of January this year throughout the island is around 9000. Statistics indicate that 800 persons had been killed in these accidents. The Police said that a majority of the accidents are attributed to the negligence of drivers and drunk driving. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that the law was being...

The Police have rounded up an illegal weapons storage facility at Thihagoda in Matara.The Thihagoda Police carried out the raid last night. They recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives. A suspect has been arrested.Inquiries are in place to determine whether any of the firearms produced at this facility had been used to commit any cri...

The number of internet connections in the country topped the 2 million mark last year.According to Central Bank statistics. there were 2.012 million internet connections as at end 2013, up by 47% from 2012. The year 2013 also marked fourth successive year of high double digit growth in internet connections from a low base though the rate of growth has dipped a bit.In 2012, the growth over 2011 was 61.7% whilst in 2010 it was...

Inland fishery development is successful. New Projects are being launched which yields a considerable yield with a low expenditure.Successful Inland Fishery Projects are being launched at several places. These projects are being implemented by the National Aquatic Authority and the Divi Neguma programme of the Economic Development Minist...

The tiger terrorists perpetrated heinous crimes committing extensive human rights violations. They did so as they did not have the least awareness of the value of human lives. They continuously destroyed human lives insulting humanity. If the LTTE was not obliterated, the number of lives taken away by the barbaric terrorists would have been countless. These episodes give a description of the atrocities committed by these barbaric...

President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the special Thai delegation said that the bond between the two countries which practice Theravada Buddhism is exceptional. The President said that the friendship between the two countries and the support given by Thailand as a Buddhist country was highly appreciated. The President mentioned this when he met the Thai delegation yesterday at the Temple Trees. The eight member delegation who...

The society should protect our culture. The President has said that all media has a responsibility to protect the culture without destroying it. The annual executive of the year ceremony of the Capital Maharajah Organization was held in Colombo under the patronage of the President. Addressing the gathering President Mahainda Rajapaksa said that the media could play a decisive role to the progress of the society and democracy....

The President says that the Commonwealth should be a beacon of hope to the people. Leaders of the Commonwealth should work to strengthen quality of human capital and to develop relationships between the people. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival organized with the aim of celebrating the cultural diversity of Commonwealth nations, was held at the Temple Trees under the patronage of President Mahainda Rajapaksa and the First...

The scouts who have come to the Asia Pacific Scout Leaders Summit, met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees yesterday. The President as the Chief Scout of Sri Lanka welcomed them officially. A group of people including Chairman World Scout Movement Sinam Hang, Secretary General Scott Tear, Asia Pacific Chairman Chao Shaw Paw and Sri Lanka’s Scout Commissioner Professor Nimal de Silva were present on the occasion. The...

The Special Police Unit to investigate complaints into religious activities will come into operation from tomorrow. The President recently said that a Special Police Unit will be established to investigate into the complaints regarding various religious activities. Police Headquarters said that the unit will commence it’s operations from tomorrow at the Buddhist Religious Affairs Ministry. The complaints will be investigated staring...

China has decided to build a Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka depicting the long standing friendship between the two countries. A discussion about the cultural centre which will be built at the B.M.I.C.H premises in Colombo, took place at the Ministry of Culture and Arts. Speaking on the occasion Minister T.B. Ekanayake said that it was an honour that China always stood by Sri Lanka. The representatives of both counties agreed to...

The main office and the zonal offices of the Divineguma Development Department commence operations from today. Minister Basil Rajapaksa declared open the main office of the Divineguma Development Department on Castle Street, Colombo. The Zonal office at Battaramulla, Sethsiripaya will overlook Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura areas. The zonal office of Gampaha, Kurunegala, Puttlam and Kegalle has been set up in Wariyapola....

The Government has allocated 700 million rupees more to develop activities related to women and children. The Government has decided to allocate 700 million rupees to programmes aimed at preventing child abuse and violence against women. This amount has been given apart from the 1742 million rupees allocated by the previous budget to the Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs. This was revealed during a discussion between...

126 Management Assistants have been appointed to the North Central Province public service. They were recruited with the aim of filling vacancies at the state institutions under the North Central Provincial Council. Their appointment letters were handed over at the North Central Province Auditorium under the patronage of Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith. The Chief Minister said that the appointments were given without any political...

No one can estimate the crimes committed by the LTTE terrorists who destroyed lives and property for over 30 years. How many more lives could have been destroyed by the terrorists, if terrorism was not eradicated. The dark memories recall the memories of brutal terrorism. 27 heroic soldiers lost their lives when LTTE terrorists launched a massive attack on the Elephant Pass, military base on the 27th of April 1991. Another three...

A request has been made to establish a Sri Lanka Trade Office in Balochistan.The request was made by Speaker of Balochistan Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali when he called on President Rajapaksa today. The meeting took place at Temple Trees. Jamali requested to establish this Office in the Gawardar Port in Balochistan. It is a leading Harbour which daily ships 16 million barrels of crude oil to other countries. This Port also maintains...

China has reiterated its pledge to continue its support to Sri Lanka at United Nations forums.Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin made emphatically mentioned this when he met President Rajapaksa at Temple Trees. He pointed out that China will continue to support Sri Lanka in the UN Human Rights Council and at the Security Council. Mr. Liu said that “Sri Lanka will always find a friend in China.President Rajapaksa appreciated...

Maldives has assured full support to Sri Lanka on the international front. This assurance has been given by Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dunya Maumoon.She called on President Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning. Their discussions focused on a number of matters of mutual interest including education and further strengthening bilateral relations.This is her second visit to Sri Lanka as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her...

Multi religious leaders have commended the initiative taken to establish a separate Police Unit on the instructions of President Rajapaksa to address religious issues.This Special Police Unit will take initiatives if any issue related to any religion surfaces. The religious leaders referred to it as a significant initiative.Chief Incumbent of the Sri Pada Vihare the Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera referred to the support and...

The World Conference on Youth which will introduce the youth as a leader of not tomorrow’s world but that of today, is scheduled to open in Sri Lanka on the 06th of next month. Issues with respect to the youth are slated to be addressed according to the 2015 Post Development Agenda that will be crafted as this Conference.The United Nations in the year 2000 introduced eight Millennium Development Goals to the world. Accordingly,...

The re-scrutinized results of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have been released.Expressing his views to ITN, Commissioner General for Examinations W.M.N.J. Pushpakumara said that the re-scrutinized results of the 2013 Advanced Level Examination results were posted on their official website.Nearly 50 thousand candidates had sought a re-correction of their papers. 353 changes have been effected to grades. There is also a...

Sri Lanka commemorates “World Book and Copyright Day” on a grand scale. It is observed annually on April 26th.The commemoration ceremony was organized by the Extension Services Division of the National Library and Documentation Services Board. The importance of protecting patent rights in Sri Lanka was emphasized at this event.Representatives from books publications, drama, film and mass media fields were represented at this event...

Speaker of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly of Pakistan meets his Sri Lankan counterpart.Balochistan Speaker Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali met his Sri Lankan counterpart Chamal Rajapaksa at the Parliamentary Complex at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. He was accompanied by Senior Minister A.H.M. Fowzie.A parliamentary delegation of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly of Pakistan was also present....

Terrorism which was a scourge for the country had blighted hundreds of thousands lives. Its destruction was inestimable.This is another episode of that dark era which was engulfed with brutality due to the atrocities committed by the barbaric insurgents.The tiger terrorists took away the lives of six war heroes in an attack in the Muttur area on 26th April 1985 and thus commenced their killing spree on 26th April throughout the...

President Rajapaksa has said that no room should be left for forces to destabilize the country. He requested the Trade Union leaders to portray the strength of the working class to the entire world on May Day. A meeting of Trade Union Leaders was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday under the patronage of President Rajapaksa. The Trade Union Leaders apprised the President of several issues that have surfaced in different...

The Tripitaka summarized and translated into simple Sinhala Language has been presented to the President. Two Tripitaka books summarized and translated into simple Sinhala Language by the Tripitaka Editorial Board and a Tika book were presented to President Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday. It is planned to translate 57 Pali sources books and prepare 49 Sinhala summarized books. 27 such books have already been printed. Four...

The South Asia Summit on Youth and Human Rights opened at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Performing Arts Theatre in Colombo today under the patronage of Minister Dulles Alahapperuma. The aim of this conference is to impart knowledge to the youth through education on the protection of human rights and its significance. The recommendations of this conference are due to be submitted to the World Conference on Youth which is slated...

All arrangements are in place for the issue of Electronic National Identity Cards by the year 2016. Commissioner General for Registration of Persons R.M.S. Sarath Kumara said that the Identity Cards will be issued in both languages. He was addressing a news conference held at the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development. He said the Government will bring down the eligible age to apply for a National Identity Card from 16 to 15...

The first patrol vessel gifted by Australia to the Sri Lanka Navy has arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday. The Bay Class boat was ceremonially welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival. It is 38.2 meters long and has a 2.3 metre draught. With a maximum speed of 24 knots, the boat can cover a range of 3,000 nautical miles. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage and Australian High Commissioner...

A Special police unit is to be established within the religious affairs Ministry to inquire complains regarding future religious incidents. Measures are in place to establish this Special Police Unit at the behest of President Rajapaksa. This unit is to intervene and solve incidents of conflict and is responsible for taking measures against any incidents. The Police Unit will be set up under the guidance of Inspector General of...

147 countries has already confirmed participation in the 2014 World Conference on Youth. Only 100 countries had participated in the last Conference that was held in Mexico. The Government has assured that an opportunity would be given to groups joining in the Conference with a strong belief in Sri Lanka. The 2014 World Conference on Youth will be held in Sri Lanka from the 06 to the 10 of next month. All arrangements for the hosting...

They appraised the country about the real meaning of freedom and enthroned peace in the motherland. But there is one side of the life of the eternal heroes which no one has seen. There is also a group of heroic soldiers bearing the pain for their entire life as a result of the cruelty of the cursed war, while the entire country is reaping the benefits of the victory in the war. The Independent Television Network, the Family Channel...

Government is providing more facilities for English Education in the North. Governor G.A. Chandrasiri said that the Government has unveiled a programme to provide the educational gear and financial assistance for the children to study English. 150 children selected under the programme were provided with bicycles and educational gear at the Kopai Teacher’s Colle...

The fishery industry has achieved a significant growth. Central Bank reports confirm that the growth last year alone was 5.5 percent. Production of sea fish increased by 6.9 percent last year while inland fish production declines by three percent. The Central bank said the average growth was 5.5 perce...

Ravindra Jadeja produced a brilliant all-round display after Dwayne Smith’s fine batting show as Chennai Super Kings defended a modest total to beat Rajasthan Royals by seven runs.Put into bat, Chennai scored 140 for six, thanks mainly to opener Smith’s 28-ball 50 and Jadeja’s crucial 36 not out lower down the order and then shot Rajasthan out for 133 in 19.5 overs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium to post their second consecutive...

Sri Lanka Cricket announced the squads for the upcoming tour of Ireland and the T20 International against England, with wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella the only new addition, named for the first leg of the tour.The squad for the Ireland tour during which two ODIs will be played is captained by Angelo Mathews and Lahiru Thirimanne will serve as his Deputy. The Sri Lankan side will be captained by Lasith Malinga during...

The nation cannot forget the massive devastation unleashed by the tiger terrorists whose main aspiration was to destroy lives and property during the period ferocious shadows of terrorism spanned the entire country.These inhumane atrocities were totally eliminated by the heroic soldiers from the Nanthikadal Lagoon with the enthronement of peace in the country mainly due to their dedications and supreme sacrifices.The ruthless...

The Protector 2 is a 2013 Thai martial arts film directed by Prachya Pinkaew. The movie stars Tony Jaa, Marrese Crump, Petchtai Wongkamlao and JeeJa Yanin.Boss Suchart is the influential owner of a major elephant camp. When he was murdered in his own home the killer delivered three fatal blows on his body all evidence points to Kham, who was present at the crime scene and was seen with the victim the moment before he died. The...

Australia says its relationship with Sri Lanka can be more broader as a result of the efforts made by both countries to fight people smuggling.Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said that both countries must apply the same focus and co-operation that they have achieved on people-smuggling to the broader challenge of transnational crime/The Australian newspaper reported that the number of Sri Lankans who became Australian citizens...

A group which was illegally migrating to Australia by sea has returned to the island. These illegal migrants returned to the island with the mediation of the International Organization for Refugees. They were stranded in the Andaman Islands.Legal action is to be instituted against this group which arrived at the Katunayake International Airport.They are residents of Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Kalutara and Hambanto...

First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa has said that children afflicted with autism should be nurtured with professional care and attention to enable them to be more confident and independent.The First Lady expressed these views at the 2014 International Seminar on Autism in Malaysia yesterday where she joined her counterparts in Sudan, Kyrgyz Republic, Albania and Morocco to share autism-related initiatives and experiences...

Plans are afoot to launch a Monorail Service to overcome traffic congestion in Colombo. It is expected to be undertaken with assistance from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency.The Transport Ministry said that several projects have been planned at a cost of 1255 Billion Rupees to overcome traffic congestion within the Colombo City by the year 2035. The Transport Ministry has planned these projects in collaboration...

What is the prevailing situation in the new constructions within the environs of Diyatha Uyana? Development is being carried out to beautify the area. This is an investigation made into the developments that are taking place in the location.The Battaramulla town and its surroundings are highly populated. New roads and news buildings are under construction to meet the requirements. These news plans have been mooted by the Ministry...

A record number of pilgrims visited Sri Pada following the development work mooted on the instructions of the President.Several development activities were launched at Sri Pada at the behest of the President. The most significant among them was the installation of the “Dolos-mahe-pahana” and the bell tower and the construction of the “Ranveta.”The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Pada Vihare, the Ven. Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera said...

Sri Lanka suspends sending workers to Libya. The Foreign Employment Bureau said the decision has been taken considering the situation that is prevailing in Libya.Accordingly taking up jobs through personal level or via Job Agencies has been suspended until further noti...

A group of officers of the Pakistani National Defence University visits the Naval Headquarters. The delegation which is on a five day educational tour of the island was accorded a warm welcome. Its members had a cordial discussion with Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Jayantha Perera.The delegation comprising 21 members of the National Defence University of Pakistan and led by Major General Noel Israel Khokhar arrived in the...

The Cabinet has given the nod for the Jaffna Town Development Project. The Urban Development Authority plans to build a Rest House at Muttamil Street in Jaffna under this Project. It will facilitate public employees and others arriving in the Jaffna Ci...

There is every prospect of increased Korean investments in Sri Lanka after the end of the conflict. This comment was made by Korea’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myang-Hwan to President Rajapaksa yesterday. The meeting between the Korean envoy and the President took place at Temple Trees. The South Korean representative cited the reintegration into society of the ex-combatants and the resettlement of the displaced...

The maiden session of the Sixth Provincial Council has been successfully concluded. The new Chairman of the Provincial Council is Sunil Wijeratne while Yasapala Koralage is the new Deputy Chairman. Mano Ganeshan declared that he will work in cooperation with the Government and set an example to the Chief Minister of the Northern Province. The inaugural meeting of the sixth Western Provincial Council was held at the Provincial...

The Colombo Terrorist Investigations Division has arrested an IT teacher engaging in the preparation of posters, leaflets and documents to revive the LTTE. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that he was a former LTTE cadre. The Police Media Spokesman said the suspect was a former LTTE cadre. The Terrorist Investigation Division officials who arrested the suspect sealed the building in Maanipaai in Jaffna where his computer...

The Customs have arrested three women who attempted to smuggle in foreign currency notes to the value of 8.3 million rupees. Customs Media Spokesman Leslie Gamini said that the three women who had arrived from Chennai were apprehended at the Katunayake International Airport. The Customs Media Spokesman said that these three Sri Lankan women were apprehended at arrival terminal at the Katunayake Airport at around 10.15 last night....

Measures have been taken to sort out issues confronted by the civilians of Nedunkerni who were seriously impacted by terrorism. The discussion to address the problems of the Nedunkerni polity was held at the Nedunkerni Divisional Secretariat. The people were given an opportunity to directly present their problems to Government officials and secure solutions. State officials representing all public institutions in the area joined...

Applications to admit students for Universities will be available from tomorrow. The University Grants Commission has announced that applications for University Admission for the Academic Year 2013/2014 will be entertained from tomorrow. Students who had been successful at the 2013 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination are eligible to submit applications. The Application forms can be obtained from the University Grants Commission...

Minister A.L.M. Athaullah has revealed that future elections for Local Councils will be held under the wards system which the President created for Local Government polls. Accordingly he said that the next polls will be held under this system. He was speaking at the launch of construction work on the multipurpose building at Thrippane under the Puraneguma Proje...

The Government is mulling over increasing the Mahapola Scholarship Fund to 6000 rupees. Minister S.B. Dissanayake revealed this at the presentation of scholarships to students who qualified to enter Universities from the Kandy District. He also spoke of launching a programme to provide part time jobs to students pursuing studies in Universities. 711 students received scholarships from the Kandy Distri...

No one can forget the massive devastation unleashed by the tiger terrorist who main aspiration was the destroy lives and property a time when the ferocious shadows of terrorism spanned the entire country.These inhumane atrocities were totally eliminated with the enthronement of peace in the country by the heroic soldiers as a result of their dedications and supreme sacrifices.The tiger terrorists mooted an attack on the military...

Blue Ruin is an American thriller film directed by Jeremy Saulnier. It was screened in the Directors’ Fortnight section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival where it won the FIPRESCI Prize. The movie stars Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves and Kevin Kolack.The film follows a mysterious outsider whose quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance.Proving himself an amateur...

In a media release, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that the World Cup winning National Coach Paul Farbrace has tendered his resignation.The release also stated that in his resignation Farbrace has informed the SLC of his unavailability to continue with SLC. The resignation will take immediate effect in order to allow Farbrace to take up an appointment with the ECB. The release confirmed rumors reported by British news outlets last...

Sri Lanka in an effort to attract Foreign Direct Investment into the country after the end of the war is looking to woo Malaysian investors, especially in infrastructure development and the rapidly growing hospitality industry.Malaysia’s High Commissioner Azmi Zainuddin has said that Sri Lanka offers immense opportunities for Malaysian investors, especially in infrastructure development. The Malaysian diplomat in Sri Lanka said...

A delegation of the National Defence University of Pakistan, will be arriving in the island today.The high level 21 member delegation will be headed by Major General Noel Israel Khokhar. The aim to the visit of this delegation is to gain an overview of the defense, economic, domestic and foreign policies of Sri Lanka. A statement from the Pakistani High Commission in Colombo said it will also help in exploring areas of mutual...

The total kilometres of Expressway constructions and carpeted roads within two years has been 7000.The road development programme has been launched veering all districts within the island. The Ministry of Highways and Ports and Shipping said that 7000 kilometres of carpeted roads and expressways had been newly added to the national road network. The total expenditure incurred on this work was 600 Billion rupees. The Southern Expressway....

Comprehensive investigations are in place for the arrest of an LTTE suspect who escaped last night while receiving treatment at the Vavuniya Hospital. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that statements had already been recorded from several persons with respect to this incident.The Police Media Spokesman said that an LTTE suspect who was in custody and receiving treatment at the Vavuniya Hospital had fled at around...

What happened to the United National Party Parliamentarians who visited the South to view development? What is the truth in the publicity given by certain media? One of our media teams visited Hambantota to find out the truth.Five United National Party Parliamentarians visited the South recently to have a glimpse of the development that has taken place in the region. MPs Ajith Manapperums, Ajith P. Perera, Eran Wickremaratne,...