Saudi Arabian company to be investigated on funding Batticaloa Campus
Steps have been taken to inquire from Saudi Arabia regarding the transactions of the Saudi Arabian company which allegedly lent money to the controversial...
New train service from Colombo Fort to Polonnaruwa begins today
Sri Lanka Railway Department stated that a new train service named “Pulathisi Intercity Express Train” from Colombo Fort to Polonnaruwa will be implemented from...
Education Minister to record statement with Presidential Commission
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam is slated to record a statement with the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing allegations of corruption and malpractices...
Certain parties do not tolerate diverse opinions – Sajith
UNP Deputy Leader and Minister Sajith Premadasa says that although some internal crisis are seen inside the United National Party (UNP) to those who...
’Pohottuwa’ symbol a stumbling block
The SLPP's 'pohottuwa' symbol has turned out to be the biggest stumbling block to an SLFP-SLPP alliance, SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara said yesterday.
He...
Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka to increase cooperation
The Speaker of Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council, the consultative assembly of the Kingdom, Dr. Abdullah Al- Asheikh said effective steps would be taken to...
PC members – Duty-free vehicle permits shelved again
A Cabinet memorandum seeking to give duty-free vehicle permits for the provincial council members was shelved for the second time yesterday on an objection...
President stops move to pay Rs.200,000 to 23 MPs heading DDCs
President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have stopped a Cabinet move to grant a monthly allowance of Rs.200,000 to 23 MPs who are working...
New projects will release SL from colonial economy: PM
The new Port Highway Project and the Colombo East Terminal Development project will help Sri Lanka move away from an economy based on the...
Positive result will come with regard to UNP’s candidature: Harin
Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion Harin Fernando yesterday said a positive result will come with regard to UNP’s candidature for the presidential election in...
