Australia creates fake horoscopes to deter illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka

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The home affairs department of Australia created horoscopes as part of its advertising campaign discouraging Sri Lankans from seeking asylum in Australia by boat. The...

64 arrested over alleged links to NTJ further remanded

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A total of 64 suspects, who were arrested for allegedly having links to the now-banned terror group National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ), have been further...

Change of venue for 2020 Independence Day

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The Cabinet of Minister has decided to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day at the Independence Square in Colombo.   It has also been decided to appoint...

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka remaded

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Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has been remanded until the 24th of December by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

President directs legal action against price manipulation of rice

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed relevant officials to take legal action against those who hoard rice or sell at higher than controlled prices.

Cabinet suspends MCC agreement process

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The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to temporarily suspend the process surrounding the MCC agreement. During the Cabinet decision media briefing, Minister Bandula Gunawardene...

Cabinet approves relocation of Agriculture Ministry

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the shifting of the Agriculture Ministry from its current location to its previous location in Battaramulla.

Justice Ministry to investigate delays in cases

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The Justice Ministry has initiated a review to investigate the delays in the hearing of cases. According to the Secretary to the Ministry J.J....

Over 42,000 arrested for violating excise laws

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42,979 individuals have been arrested for violating excise laws during the past 11 months. The Excise Department added that the number consists of 3971...

UNP lawyers request Ranil to remain party leader

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Lawyers representing the United National Party (UNP) have requested Ranil Wickremesinghe to remain in the party leadership, stated the Legal Secretary of UNP Nissanka...