Will not use state institutes for political advantage – Namal
United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Namal Rajapaksa says that they are not willing to use state institutions to gain political advantages.
The parliamentarian mentioned...
Immediate action against those who violated election laws
The National Elections Commission said respective institutions and Sri Lanka Police have been instructed to take immediate action against people and institutions charged for...
6721 dengue patients ove the past 16 days
Over the past 16 days alone, 6721 dengue patients were reported from across the country. The most recent fatality was reported yesterday (December 17)...
Veggies in short supply; so the rising prices
The current shortage of vegetables has resulted in the wholesale and retail prices of several varieties of commonly used vegetables increasing, economic centers said.
"It...
Govt says Swiss authorities must respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty
The government yesterday urged Swiss authorities to respect the Sri Lankan law and the sovereignty of the nation and assured that investigations into allegations...
Charges against Champika has no legal basis: Ven.Omalpe Sobitha
Chief Sangha Nayake of Dakshina Lanka Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera yesterday said that he requested the government not to wreak vengeance using political power.
He...
No support to implement MCC: Sajith
New Democratic Front (NDF) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa who has been named as the new Leader of Opposition yesterday said he would not support...
Prison sergeant killed, three including inmate injured in motor accident
A prison vehicle has met with an accident at Digampathana area in Sigiriya early this morning (18) killing one prison guard and injuring three...
Sri Lankan refugee in India seeks mercy killing over exclusion from...
Expressing concern over the non-inclusion of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a 28-year-old man, born to Sri Lankan refugee...
Germany grants financial assistance to re-construct local maternity hospital
Mahamodara Maternity Hospital is being reconstructed with the financial assistance from KfW, a state-owned development bank in Germany.
KfW has initially extended a loan of...
