Presidential Election: Calling of nomination to be decided on the 9th
The National Elections Commission is to convene on September 9th. A spokesperson said that the commission will discuss a range of matters including the upcoming...
Rally in Kurunegala to welcome Minister Sajith
A rally is set to take place in Kurunegala this afternoon to welcome Deputy Leader of the United National Party, Minister Sajith Premadasa.
Training program for A/L paper markers tomorrow
A training program for teachers who are to take part in the second phase of A/L paper marking will commence tomorrow (September 06).
According to...
PCoI investigations into potential system hack at Petroleum Corporation
The Presidential Commission has commenced investigations into alleged Rs 65mn fraud at the Petroleum Corporation.
The scam concerns an alleged effort by a group to...
Forty-four Indians arrested at Kollupitiya construction site
Over 40 foreign nationals working at a construction site in Kollupitiya have been arrested by officials of the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
The arrest...
Six US persons refuse their bags checked in Sri Lanka: Wimal
Six US persons, who had arrived in Sri Lanka in a US State aircraft, had refused to hand over their luggage for inspection at...
Air Force assists to douse forest fire in Ettampitiya
A forest fire rapidly spreading in Panagala, Ettampitiya is being doused by 20 airmen of Sri Lanka Air force Combat Training School in Diyatalawa...
Cabinet nod for interim relief for holders of Certificate of Disappearance
The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to grant an allowance of Rs 6,000 for those who possess the Certificate of Disappearance.
The joint...
SL, Philippine to develop bilateral military training, diplomacy against insurgencies
The Philippines and Sri Lanka are set to enhance military cooperation through the development of bilateral training and diplomacy to fight the threats of...
Singapore to consider extradition request for Mahendran
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the Singapore Government would consider the request of the Sri Lankan government on the extradition of former...
