University non-academic staff strike continues
The strike launched by University non-academic staff, based on several demands, continues for a second consecutive day today (August 29). Co-chairman of University Trade...
UNP to name presidential candidate within next one and half weeks
The presidential candidate of the United National Party will be announced within the next one and a half weeks, stated Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe.
The Minister...
Steps taken to submit petitions to Parliament online
Measures have been taken to provide the general public an opportunity to submit their petitions to the Parliament online. Parliament Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri...
Preparation for Presidential Elections begin
The National Elections Commission says preparations have begun with regard to holding Presidential Elections. A spokesperson said that steps have been taken to visit...
Heavy rainfall expected in several districts
The prevailing showery condition in South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent until 30th August.Fairly strong gusty winds up to...
Attempts to abolish presidency is UNP’s inability to come up with...
Details regarding an alleged meeting between the President, Prime Minister and Minister Ravi Karunanayake were revealed at the media briefing organized by the Joint...
Presidential candidates are not chosen on streets – Akila
Journalists asked the General Secretary of the United National Party, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, on disciplinary action he instituted against two Non-Cabinet Ministers of the...
Opposition conspires to halt Sajith becoming president: Ajith P.
Non Cabinet Minister Ajith P. Perera today said there is a conspiracy from the opposition and some in the UNP to stage a constitutional...
Three Trials-at bar to hear Rathupaswala, Ekanaligoda, Avant-Garde cases
Following the Attorney General’s request, the Chief Justice has appointed three separate Trial-at-Bar to hear the Rathupaswala incident, Prageeth Eknaligoda abduction and murder case...
University students protest: Lotus road temporarily closed
Police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesting University Students in Colombo this afternoon.
Heavy traffic is reported in Maradana and Pettah due...
