Media and Communication Director to the PM appointed
Wijayananda Herath was appointed as the Media and Communications Director to the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
He accepted his latter of appointment today and will...
Yahapalana Govt. was like a mismatched marriage – Maithri
The Yahapalana Government was like a mismatched marriage and dealing with former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was like dealing with a ‘political devil’, former...
Basmati Rice to be imported under Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade Agreement
Sri Lanka has restricted the importation of Basmati rice under a trade agreement with Pakistan to two state firms, the government announced on Tuesday.
Earlier,...
Cabinet approves mixed development projects in Colombo & other Cities
A programme to construct and maintain vehicle parks by investors selected as per the open competitive procurement process has been planned with a view...
Warrant not necessary to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen – Court tells CID
Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage on Tuesday (13) said the Criminal Investigations Department does not need a warrant from a court in order to arrest...
Catholics Bishops Conference opposes 20A : demands new constitution
The Catholics Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka has opposed the 20th amendment and called for a new constitution in the country.
“…the sovereignty of the...
AG directs Acting IGP to arrest MP Rishad Bathiudeen
The Attorney General has directed the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to obtain arrest warrant on Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen.
The arrest warrant will be...
Colombo High Court issues summons on Ravi Karunanayake & Arjun Aloysius
Colombo High Court Judge Aithya Patabendige on Monday (12) ordered to issue summons on Ex-Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius of Perpetual Treasuries...
Pharmacies, essential item outlets in curfew areas closed for 3 days
The Police said all pharmacies and essential item outlets in the areas where quarantine curfew is in effect will remain closed for three days...
Heads of institutions urged to update employee details within 3 days
The Police have requested the heads of public and private institutions to update personal information of the employees within the next three days.
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