Lankan busted with thousands of foreign cigarette sticks
A Sri Lankan passenger, who had returned to the country from Dubai, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for bringing in...
Stock of military equipment found buried in Point Pedro
A stock of buried military equipment has been recovered from Thudaththana area in Point Pedro.
It was reported that the Police Special Task Force personnel...
Over 3,000 including drunk drivers arrested in four-hour raid
Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara says that 3,265 have been arrested during an island-wide operation conducted early this morning (31).
The operation was carried out...
Must build a disciplined society that protects women’s dignity – Gotabaya
The presidential hopeful of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says special attention must be given to the welfare of...
SLPP’s policies will give prominence to motherhood – Mahinda
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa says the only government that was empathetic towards the plight of women is the former administration.
Addressing the first convention of...
SC to inform Speaker on verdict of petition hearing against REDC
The Supreme Court has concluded hearing the two petitions filed against the Ruhunu Economic Development Corporation (REDC) of Sri Lanka Bill by Joint Opposition...
Expedite bringing relief to the tourism sector – President
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed relevant officials to expedite decisions taken by the government recently to provide relief and benefits to those who are...
Election Commission informed of AG’s opinion on vacant MP seat
The Election Commission has been informed of the Attorney General’s opinion regarding the parliamentary seat left vacant following the demise of Salinda Dissanayake, the...
IP Rangajeewa &Prisons Commissioner’s case to be heard from Oct.
Permanent High Court at Bar has set the dates to hear the case against Inspector of Police (IP) Neomal Rangajeewa and Prisons Commissioner Emil...
SLPP to enter new alliance
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members have come to an agreement to form a new alliance with the other political parties that support their...
