Police said that 3,115motorists who violated the road rules were nabbed during an operation conducted in four hours. The operation was carried out from 11 pm yesterday to 3 am today covering the entire island. Accordingly, 20,913 vehicles were checked by police at 1308 roadblocks. The number of persons inspected were 42,673. A total of
Prince Edward of the British Royal Family will be a special guest on the 70th Independence Day celebrations of Sri Lanka. Prince and Countess Sophie arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this afternoon. State Minister of Foreign Affairs WasanthaSenanayake welcomed Prince Edward and the countess at the Katunayake International Airport. They arrived by EK 348
The United National Party states that it has not been revealed that a member of the United National Party including MP Ravi Karunanayake has been involved in the bond scam issue according to the report of the Presidential Commission on Issuing Treasury Bonds. This is announced in a statement issued by Party’sGeneral Secretary Minister KabirHashim.
Prime Minister RanilWickremesinghe says that the United National Party will spearhead the country towards prosperity while consolidating national reconciliation. The Prime Minister attended several rallies in the country. A rally was held at the Mannar Bus Stand to ensure the victory of the UNP candidates contesting for the local government polls. A large number of
Parliament will be convened on the 6th of next month to debate on reports of Presidential Commissions on the bond issue and serious frauds and corruption. The decision was taken at the Party Leaders’ meeting. The meeting was chaired by Speaker, KaruJayasuriya. Deputy Speaker ThilangaSumathipala, Members of the Steering Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Ministers LakshmanKiriella
A meeting between the members of the Board of Directors of the ADB and President Maithripala Sirisena was taken place at the President’s official residence this morning. The meeting is aimed to review the progress of the projects that are being implemented by the Asian Development Bank in Sri Lanka. Directors of the ADB, who
The Supreme Court issued today an injunction order preventing the holding of the ElpitiyaPradeshiya Sabha election. It was followed by a Writ petition filed by the Democratic United National Front. The Democratic United National Front filed a petition against the rejection of nominations by the Galle District Returning Officer claiming that the nominations were handed
For the first time in 150 years, a blue moon total lunar eclipse will be visible in Sri Lanka tomorrow. The celestial phenomenon will combine three separate lunar spectacles – a blue moon, a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses are often dubbed ‘blood moons’ because of the way the moon glows with
Minister of Industry and Commerce RishadBathiudeen says that steps will be taken to export only high quality pepper to foreign countries. Pepper is one of the main export crops of Sri Lanka. The income generated from the spice exports was 264 million US dollars in 2016. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce points out that
Four persons who had stolen fuel belonging to the Petroleum Corporation were taken into custody. The suspects have transferred fuel to private bowsers from the bowsers owned by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Police say that the remaining space of the bowsers of the Corporation had been filled with furnace oil. The raid was conducted according
Additional General Manager of Railways VijayaSamarasinghe says that, two special trains will operate from today for the convenience of the Sri Pada pilgrims. WijayaSamarasinghe stated that two trains will be plied in between Colombo Fort and Hatton. One train will leave Colombo Fort at 7.30 pm today and is expected to reach Hatton by 12.30
The Colombo High Court rejected a request to travel abroad,made by former Secretary to the President, LalithWeeratunga, who was convicted for misappropriating 600 million rupees, belonging to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The High Court Judge emphasized that LalithWeeratungahasno legal basis to request to leave the country as he has been convicted by
The e-Government system was launched today with the objective of making local government bodies efficient. This enables the public to make all the payments to the local government bodies through Internet electronic cards. Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils and Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure implements the program as a concerted effort. Ministers
A meeting of party leaders was held this morning under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The meeting was held at the Presidential Secretariat. Deputy Minister Karunaratne Paranavithana said that issues relating to Presidential commission on bond issue were taken up for the discussion. He added that the party leaders paid attention on the issue
President Maithripala Sirisena states that potato farmers will be given a 100 percent subsidy on seed potatoes. The President also said that measures will be taken to stop tea re-exportation. A rally in Badulla was held under the aegis of the President to ensure the victory of the UPFA at the upcoming Local Government Elections.
The Airport Police Anti-Narcotic Bureau has seized a stock of drugs valuing more than 20 million rupees. A Nigerian woman was arrested with 2.28 kilograms of drugs at the Katunayaka International Airport. She has brought the drugs from Dubai. The drugs were found hidden cleverly inside here luggage.
People staged a protest against bailing out the bus driver and conductor involved in an accident on Ambalangoda, Batapola road, which killed a school student. A 16 year old student of Ambalangoda Dharmashoka Vidyalaya was run over by the bus when she got off from the same bus. The bus driver and conductor were arrested
Police have arrested four suspects who tried to get a ransom by threatening to kidnap a child. Avissawella Police have arrested the suspects following an investigation conducted by them on a compliant. The mother of the child has complained that she was threatened with kidnapping the child of pre-school age if a ransom of 500,000
The operational capacity of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s Jaya Container Terminal has significantly increased. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority said that operations have been increased by 5.3 percent in October, 8.2 percent in November and 13.9 percent in December. The Colombo Port marking a mile stone in its history passed handling of 6.2 million
President Maithripala Sirisena says that a new programme will be launched after the local government election to solve problems faced by the estate people. Addressing a public rally in Talawakele the President said that the government will do its maximum to improve the living standards of estate people by developing housing, health, education and other
Renowned film director Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja who rendered a significant service to local cinema industry, passed away this morning. He was ailing for some time and 74 years of age at the time of his demise. The funeral of Late Dr. Pathiraja took place this evening at the Mahaiyawa Cemetery in Kandy.A father of two
Direct foreign investments to Sri Lanka have doubled during the previous year. Sri Lanka has received 1.63 billion US Dollars as direct foreign investments during the last year. Sri Lanka has received 802 Million US Dollars as direct foreign investment during 2016. When compared with that foreign direct investment to Sri Lanka has doubled last
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe says that the Galle Tourism Zone would be further developed. The Prime Minister mentioned this during a function at Galle Fort. A discussion took place about Emperor Ashoka and Buddhism. British historian Charles Allen was the main lecturer of the discussion which had been organized by the Fairway Organization. Thereafter the
President Maithripala Sirisena says that he is prepared to form a SLFP Government even tomorrow if all SLFP Parliamentarians join hands with him. The President expressed these views at a public rally in Ratnapura.President Maithripala Sirisena said that he did not betray SLFP or UNP supporters but he is against corruption, frauds, nepotism and wastage.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe says that the debate on the Presidential Investigation Reports of Bond and Serious Frauds and Corruption are expected to be taken in Parliament on the 8th of next month. The Prime Minister expressed these views during a public rally at Deniyaya, Morawaka. The public meeting has been organized to ensure the
Police say that a part of Galle Road would be closed due to the rehearsals of 70th Independence Day ceremony. A part of the Galle Road would be kept closed for several days. Police said that the road would be closed from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on those days. They said that the road
Police conducted a special operation today to detect pilgrims who bring narcotics to Sripada through Hatton road over the weekend. The operation was conducted at Diyagala on Hatton Colombo main road. Hatton Police Anti Vice squad conducted the operation with the help of Police dog. Police said the dog was able to find suspects who
Moragahakanda Reservoir now distributes water to tanks in Anuradhapura. Public Relations officer of Moragahakanda Project E.G. Dayananda says that it provides a solution for drought in some areas of Anuradhapura. Moragahaknda Project was implemented on a concept of President Maithripala Sirisena to make a resurgence of agriculture in Anuradhapura. Water levels of main tanks in
A new garbage recycling project has been implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.The Ministry announced that a waste recycling machine was given under the Indian Government assistance. The machine valuing five million rupees can recycle 150 kilograms of waste at once. The machine recycles waste at a temperature of 1600 degree Celsius. The machine
Fairway National Literary Awards Ceremony was held under the patronage of Minister Mangala Samaraweera. It has been organized for the third time to coincide with Fairway Galle Literary Festival. Awards and financial rewards were given to selected novels published in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages in 2017. Pandaka Puthra Wasthuwa written by Anurasiri Hettige was
Launching of two books written by journalist Dharshana Ashoka Kumara took place at the Auditorium of the National Library and Documentation Services in Colombo. The two books “Kawsilumina Saha Abhauddha Drushteen and Asian Perspective of Communication were launched yesterday. The launching ceremony was held under the patronage of former Head of Psychology Faculty of Peredeniya
A career guidance workshop was conducted at Colombo Musaeus College for the students who completed their school education.The workshop was organized by Musaeus College Past Pupils Association. A large number of students who sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination attended the workshop. Several experts on Career Guidance were present at the workshop, which was
Three new District Organizers have been appointed for the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. They received their letters of appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena. Former Pujapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha member Anura Kumara Madalussa has been appointed as the new Kandy District Organizer of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. W.M. Weerasuriya has also been appointed as a new
The Army claims that organized groups are engaged in various campaigns in a manner tarnishing the image of the Sri Lanka Army. The Army has called on these groups to refrain from engaging in such acts. The Army Headquarters said that a group with the intention of maliciously achieving their narrow objectives is engaged in
Legal action has been instituted against six persons including Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne. The six persons including Sarath Kumara Gunaratne have been accused of misusing a sum of nearly 12 million rupees allocated for the development of the Negombo Lagoon. The Attorney General has filed legal action against them in the Colombo High
Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck has pulled out of this year’s Academy Awards, his publicist has confirmed. By tradition, Affleck – who won best actor for Manchester By The Sea in 2017 – would have been expected to present the best actress award this year. The actor, brother of Hollywood star Ben Affleck, was sued by
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been awarded the Padma Bhushan – the third-highest civilian award in India. The former Test captain, who is still an active member of the limited-overs side, is the 11th cricketer to be conferred with the prestigious award. The Padma Bhushan instituted back in 1954, is given for distinguished service of a high
With his white-rimmed glasses and his easy-going attitude, Chung Hyeon has become one of the most talked about players at the Australian Open. The 21-year-old has already made history as the first South Korean to reach a tennis Grand Slam quarter-final. Today he beat American player Tennys Sandgren and will now come face-to-face with Swiss
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, and the trophy was handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House in Colombo, today. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy is scheduled to visit more than 54 countries around the globe, giving an opportunity to see the trophy in person for
Chairman of the Election Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya says that, if politicians continue to paste election posters, the commission will have to take legal action and bring them to the book. He was speaking at a media briefing. Mahinda Deshapriya pointed out that the public has a duty to inform relevant authorities about the people who
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the fight against corruption will be commenced after 10th February with the aim of building a decent country and a morally bound society. The President pointed out that the country has not been able to meet standards of the developed nations due to corrupt politics. He made these comments while
A delegation of representatives of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry met President Maithripala Sirisena today. Their meeting took place at the President\s Official residence. Meanwhile the Japanese delegation also met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. The Japanese delegation is visiting the island with the aim of exploring new business and investment opportunities in Sri
Indonesian President Joko Vidodo who arrived in the island further strengthening friendly ties left the island this morning. The Indonesian President held discussions with the President as well as the Prime Minister. Three agreements were inked between Sri Lanka and Indonesia during the tour of the Indonesian President. Indonesian President Joko Vidodo met President Maithripala
The second phase of postal voting for the upcoming Local Government polls commenced today. Elections Commissioner General R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said that all postal voters who did not cast their ballots on the 22nd of this month should complete their voting today or tomorrow. The Elections Commissioner General said that those who did not cast their
The 10th commemoration of former Minister Tyronne Fernando was held in Mortuwa under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe. The commemoration was organized by the Expo 80 Foundation. Tyronne Fernando served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the period 2001 to 2004. Tyronne Fernando who has held several positions including the Chairman of
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has remanded two soldiers of the Naval Intelligence Unit produced by the Criminal Investigations Department with regard to disappearing 11 persons in the year 2008, until the 08th of next month. The two who were remanded are Kasthurige Gamini and Muthuwahendi Aruna Thushara Mendis. The Magistrate ordered to release the
A case filed against former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director General of Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka was fixed for hearing on 04th of June. They are accused of allegedly misappropriating funds totaling more than 36 million rupees belonging to the Divi Neguma Department to purchase and distribute GI pipes during the
The stay order issued by the Court of Appeal preventing the arrest of former Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further extended to the 15th of next month. The stay order was issued to the Financial Crimes Investigation Department against arresting Rajapaksa over the alleged misappropriation of public funds to the tune of 90
The Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest staged by the Inter University Students Federation neglecting a Court order. It happened at the Kollupitiya Junction. The Kollupitiya Junction had to be kept closed due the protest march organized by the Inter University Students Federation and the Medical Faculty Students Action Committee.
The Health Ministry has announced that the PET scanner to be installed at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital has been airlifted to the island. The PET scanner has been purchased from Germany at a cost of 202 million rupees. The machine enables to identify diseases in a subtle manner and more than 100 scans can be
It was on a day like this that the LTTE terrorists launched an attack on the Sri Dalada Maligawa 20 years ago, the most venerated sacred place by the Buddhists the world over. The attack was carried out in the year 1998. It was 20 years ago, on January 25th 1998 around 6:10 in the
The CID informed the court that the investigations regarding the Rathupaswala incident had been completed. The CID informed the fact to the court when the case was taken up at the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court. The people who cried for drinking water in Rathupaswela were attacked on the first of August 2013. Three residents of the
More than 100 kilograms of cannabis was seized by the Navy in Thaai-ady area in Jaffna. The raid was carried out according to a tip off received by the navy. 50 packets of cannabis were found during the raid that was carried out last night. Police stated that the value of the cannabis imported exceeded
The 2018 Indian Premier League will be launched on 7th of April. The defending champions Mumbai Indians will feature in the curtain raiser and their opponents are yet to be announced. The opening game will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the final will be played at the same venue on 27th
Tiger Woods played nine holes at Torrey Pines alongside Jason Day and Bryson DeChambeau, as he makes his final preparations for his return to the PGA Tour. Woods, who is expected to hold a news conference, will tee off in a group with Charley Hoffman and Patrick Reed. Torrey Pines is the public course along
The sixth of nine Giant Slalom races on the 2018 Alpine World Cup calendar took place at the Italian resort of Kronplatz and with the upcoming Olympic Games dominating the agenda, it seemed to affect a number of athletes’ performances. Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States had little excuse through. The World Cup Overall and
A UK pensioner has created a one of a kind vehicle replacing the petrol engine in his Land Rover by one powered by steam. The car may be slower than normal but it’s become a fixture on the country lanes around Oldham. It won’t break any land speed records, but this custom Land Rover Defender
Kym Ellery, the name behind one of Australia’s most successful new fashion labels, presented her Spring-Summer couture collection in Paris at École Nationale Supérieure des beaux-arts on a chilly in her first ever foray into couture. The collection, 40% ready-to-wear and 60% couture, featured several oversized suits, deconstructed capes and asymmetrical skirts through a black
President Maithripala Sirisena has said that everyone elected him as a President, irrespective of race, religion or colour with unlimited expectations on democracy as well as a pure political campaign. Addressing a public meeting held in the Batticaloa area, the President further said that he was always with the people of the country. This public
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has revealed of plans for the launch of a 10 year plan to solve problems in the Colombo area. The Prime Minister said that nothing was done to Colombo after 1994 other than the two years after 2002. There were no plans for the development launched by J.R. Jayawardena and Ranasinghe
The casting of postal ballots with respect to the Local Government polls commenced today. Accordingly Elections Commissioner General R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said that voting took place at Police Stations, Elections Offices and District Secretariats today. The Elections Commissioner General said that the casting of postal votes at all Elections Offices, Police Stations and District Secretariats took
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. He is in the island at the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is accompanied by a 35-member delegation that arrived at Katunayake International Airport in a Special Sri Lankan Airlines flight- UL 303 at around
The Tissamaharama Magistrate has released on bail 63 persons including 13 women who were arrested by the police yesterday for protesting in violent manner and unruly manner in Kataragama, The suspects were arrested on charges of blocking the roads, damaging public properties, assaulting police officers and interrupting their duty during the protest. They were released
The Supreme Court today postponed the contempt of court case against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake until the 23rd of March when it took up two petitions for hearing today. The Supreme Court ordered its Registrar to make arrangements for all the judges to view the video footage with respect to the statement made by Ranjan
The Petroleum Ministry has announced that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has banned bulk sales of Lanka red colour kerosene oil since some users of industrial Kerosene oil are exploiting the facility. CEYPETCO Chairman Dammika Ranatunga issued a circular today, under the number 987 to all Kerosene oil distributors, according to Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development.
The United Nations has lauded the programme mooted by the National Child Protection Authority to minimize child abuse. Chairman of the Child Protection Authority Marinni de Liveira said that the Committee on UN Child Protection commended when she expressed views on behalf of Sri Lanka at its meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Special attention was drawn
The remains of veteran journalist Jatila Wellabada in the newspaper and electronic media are now lying at his residence at Vhare Mawatha at Sinharamulla in Kelaniya. He was an active journalist for more than three decades in the media sector. At the time of his death he was serving as a consultant of the News
The Supreme Court today postponed the contempt of court case against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake until the 23rd of March when it took up two petitions for hearing today. The Supreme Court ordered its Registrar to make arrangements for all the judges to view the video footage with respect to the statement made by Ranjan
The Petroleum Ministry has announced that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has banned bulk sales of Lanka red colour kerosene oil since some users of industrial Kerosene oil are exploiting the facility. CEYPETCO Chairman Dammika Ranatunga issued a circular today, under the number 987 to all Kerosene oil distributors, according to Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development.
The United Nations has lauded the programme mooted by the National Child Protection Authority to minimize child abuse. Chairman of the Child Protection Authority Marinni de Liveira said that the Committee on UN Child Protection commended when she expressed views on behalf of Sri Lanka at its meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Special attention was drawn
The remains of veteran journalist Jatila Wellabada in the newspaper and electronic media are now lying at his residence at Vhare Mawatha at Sinharamulla in Kelaniya. He was an active journalist for more than three decades in the media sector. At the time of his death he was serving as a consultant of the News
President Maithripala Sirisena has directed to conduct an immediate investigation into the incident where Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayka has alleged to have harassed a principal. The President has ordered IGP Pujith Jayasundara to conduct in impartial inquiry according to the available information and the complaints lodged with the police. The President has
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe says that Wanni Hath Pathuwa would be made a major development zone. The Prime Minister said this during a public rally in Nikaweratiya.A large number of people attended the public rally at the Nikaweratiy Police Training Ground which was held to ensure the victory of the UNP candidates at the forthcoming
The second phase of marking answer scripts of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will commence on Wednesday. Issuing a statement the Ministry of Education says that the five schools which would be used as evaluation centres will be kept closed from Tuesday to 3rd of next month. The evaluation of answer scripts of the G.C.E.
Minister Thalatha Atukorala says that steps will be taken to hear the cases which the Attorney General decides to be heard soon through a special court consisting of three High Court Judges. Speaking at a media briefing at Ratnapura Minister Athukorala said that this special court will be setup within this year and steps will
President Maithripala Sirisena says that he will take over the power of directing the national economy from this year. The President said this while attending a public rally in Kegalle. The President said that there are problems related to the economy and people face difficulties. He said that three months ago a national economic council
Nepalese Chief of Staff of the Army, General Rajendra Chaithri who is visiting Sri Lanka, toured the Mulaitivu Security Forces Headquarters Mulaitivu Commander Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru received the Nepalese Army Chief of Staff warmly. He was also accorded a Guard of Honor according to the military traditions. Meanwhile the troops of the ‘24th Sri
20 youth who have come on a pilgrimage to Sripada with drugs have been arrested. Several other raids have been conducted in several areas of the country to eliminate drugs.Police have arrested 20 youth who have come on Sripada pilgrimage with Kerala cannabis. They have been arrested near Diyagala Police check point on Hatton Colombo
A motorcyclist has died after being shot by a police officer when he rode a motorcycle ignoring police orders in Kataragama.The deceased is a resident of Kataragama Nagaha Vidiya area. The motorcyclist has died due to the injuries while being admitted to the Katargama hospital. The deceased is a driver of the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha.
Senior Journalist of Newspaper and electronic media Jatila Wellaboda passed away today. He worked as an active Journalist for more than three decades in media. He was a consultant to ITN’s News and Current Affairs Division at the time of his demise. The funeral is scheduled to be held on Tuesday afternoon at the Pilapitiya
Postal voting in connection with the forthcoming local government election will commence on Monday.Postal votes can be cast at district secretariats, election offices and police stations. Casting of postal votes at other public institutions will take place on the 25th and 26th of this month. The Elections Commission said that 560,000 public servants have qualified
Legal action has been taken against ten establishments out of 146 which were producing and selling polythene less than 20 microns. Search operations are continuing to find shops which are selling polythene and plastics less than 20 microns. Police and Central Environmental Authority conducted a search operation in Fort Dam Street area to find such
The Government has decided to reduce the fine imposed on the 14 day period given to transfer an ownership of a vehicle. Deputy Minister Ashok Abeysinghe said that it was done after considering several factors. He expressed these views on the occasion to introduce the e-motoring project. This project will be introduced for the motor
Wildlife officials have saved the lives of three elephants who have fallen into a cultivation well and had been fighting for their livesThe elephants who were living in Somawathi National Forest Reserve had come to Welikanda area searching for water. They had fallen into a cultivation well and had been fighting for their lives for
President Maithripala Sirisena unveiled the Pinnacle of Sath Budu Maha Stupa built at Ratmalana Sirivisuddarama temple.The President went to Ratmalana Borupana Egodahena Sirivisuddarama temple and took part in religious practices after meeting Chief Monk Venerable Paradanwala Kalyanadaja thera. The President unveiled the commemorative plaque after opening the Stupa for the devotees to worship. The main
Minister Rajitha Senaratne made the foundation stone to the eight storied building of Elpitiya Base Hospital. More than 3,000 million rupees will be spent to construct the building. The new building will include an accident service, radiology unit, an operating theater and an intensive care unit. A large number of people including parliamentarians were present
Vehicle movement on several roads have been curtailed today, on 23rd and on 27th of this month due to the procession that is conducted to coincide with Duruthu Procession of Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. Police have requested the public to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. Police said that the roads from Hathara Kanuwa Seema
The funeral of PhillisMargaret Guruge who is the wife of ITN’s first Competent Authority Thevis Guruge was held today.She passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. She was a mother of two and 90 years old at the time of her demise. The funeral was held at General Cemetery Borella today.
The fast unto death launched by the Hambanthota Harbour workers has been called off following the mediation of the President. The fast was staged for more than 50 days. Hambanthota Sri Lanka Freedom Party District organizer Prof. Mahinda Pathegama had made a request from the President to mediate in sorting out the workers issue. At
The Court has issued an order banning the sale transfer of two properties belonging to Sri Lanka’s Former Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunge. Udayanga Weeratunge has two lands in the Dompe area. Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne issued an order banning the transfer, mortgaging and sale of these two lands. The Court also banned the
The United States Government will award more than 183 million rupees to counter trafficking in persons in Sri Lanka over the next three years. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs will award the new project “Equipping Sri Lanka to Counter Trafficking in Persons,” to the International Labor Organization Country
Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera has said that news should not be distorted to defend anger according to political opinion. The Minister made this observation addressing a mass media workshop for School Teachers in Matara. The Minister said that in the past news had been produced rather than being distorted. Sometimes news had been
Felix Margaret Guruge, the wife of the first Competent Authority of the Independent Television Network Thevis Guruge has passed away. Mrs. Guruge passed away while receiving treatment at a Private Hospital in Colombo. She was a mother of two children and was 90 years at the time of her death. Her remains are being kept