Fire breaks out at Singamale Mountain reserve
A fire has broken out at the base of the Singamale Mountain in Hatton.
According to the Hatton Police, the fire was reported on the...
President orders for new prison in Watareka
The Department of Prisons has made preliminary plans to establish a new prison within the premises of Suneetha Vidyalaya in Watareka, Sri Lanka’s first...
SriLankan Airlines summoned before COPE on Feb 19
Officials of the SriLankan Airlines have been summoned before the COPE Committee on February 19 to discuss the issue with regard to the Airbus...
8,018 tri-forces absentees return to military bases
A total of 8,018 tri-forces deserters have reported to military bases as the week-long general amnesty period came to an end yesterday (12).
Spokesperson of...
One arrested with 1Kg of heroin in Mt. Lavinia
A suspect was arrested with one kilogramme of heroin during a raid carried out by the Special Task Force in Mount Lavinia last night, police said.
They...
Sajith to offer Ranil national list seat if he agree’s to...
Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, who on Wednesday registered a new political alliance to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections, said would offer UNP Leader Ranil...
Sanath Nishantha oblivious to Wildlife Protection Act: Chandrasena
Referring to the incident in which the Gampaha District Forest Officer rejected the proposal to construct a playground at the Kadolkele mangrove in Negombo,...
Cabinet nod for emergency power purchase
In a bid to face the impending power crisis, the cabinet approval has been granted for emergency purchase of 100 MWs for six months...
Tremor felt in Galle, Matara, Colombo: DMC
The tremor of the 5.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the North Indian Ocean last morning was felt by the people in Galle, Matara and...
India likely to agree to PM’s request
India is likely to respond positively to the request by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to grant a moratorium for the repayment of loans obtained
The...
