Grace period extended by a fortnight for diplomats
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said the grace period granted for High Commissioners and Ambassadors – who were politically-appointed during the last regime – has...
Cannabis plantation in Athimale raided
A Cannabis plantation in the Athimale area was raided by the Police. Our correspondent said the contraband was on about 2 acres of land....
AASL look at resuming int’l flights via MRIA
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) was looking at resuming international flights through the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), AASL Chairman Major General...
UNP Parliament Group meeting set for today
A UNP Parliamentary Group meeting is set to take place today (January 2). General Secretary of UNP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said all the members...
Man stabbed to death in Kottawa
A man has been stabbed to death with a sharp object in Kottawa. Police noted that he was stabbed as a result of a...
Motion filed to bail out Rumy Mohamed rejected
A motion filed to make a submission to obtain bail for former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumy Mohamed has been rejected.
Mohamed is currently...
Decision on continuing semi-luxury bus service next week
The final decision on continuing the semi-luxury bus service will be taken by next week, says Minister of Transport Service Management Mahinda Amaraweera.
He has...
Ravi on biggest lesson UNP can learn from Rajapaksas
Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake says a strong United National Party (UNP) that can score a people’s victory in 2020 will be formed soon.
Speaking to media...
Railway commuters to recieve vegetables at concessionary rates
Prices of vegetables being sold across the country have been increasing over the past few weeks. In an unusual move, the Ministry of Railway...
19th Amendment, a major cause for many crises – Keheliya
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution has created many crises in the country, says State Minister of Investment Promotions Keheliya Rambukwella.
Addressing a media briefing...
