Switch off two light bulbs daily, requests Ravi
The consumers are requested to use electricity sparingly and support in saving energy, says Minister of Power, Energy and Business Development Ravi Karunanayake.
The minister...
Petition against Mahinda’s premiership withdrawn
The petition filed against the appointment of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of Ministers has been withdrawn.
The attorney representing the...
UPFA to vote against Budget 2019
Parliamentarians of United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) have decided to vote against the Second Reading of the Budget 2019, MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena stated.
The...
Suspect arrested over Pannipitiya murder
A person suspected of shooting a man to death in Pannipitiya area has been arrested by the Mirihana Crimes Investigation Unit, Police Media Spokesperson...
SL, Japan ink USD 1.8 bn loan agreement for LRT system
The Government of Japan has agreed to grant loan assistance of USD 1,800 million for the Light Rail Transit System (LRT) project that is...
Candidate from SLPP for Prez polls – Mahinda
Whoever the presidential candidate may be, they will have to contest under Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), says the Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa.
He...
Indian fishermen strike calling for release of students held in SL
All fishermen’s associations in Rameswaram, India have decided to strike work today (12) to press the Centre and State governments of India to take...
Date of fuel price revision undetermined
The fuel price revision as per the price formula, which occurs on the 10th of every month, did not take place yesterday (11), stated...
Parliament to vote on Second Reading of Budget 2019 today
The voting on the Second Reading of Budget 2019 is scheduled to take place today (12).
The Budget 2019 was presented to the Parliament on...
Showers expected in several districts
Several spells of showers may occur in Hambanthota, Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Uva province and...
