China ratifies extradition treaty with Sri Lanka
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, closing its five-day bimonthly session Monday, ratified extradition treaties with Sri Lanka.
At the...
Allegations are mere allegations: Army Commander
Responding to war crimes allegations levelled against him, Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva yesterday said that anyone can make allegation but those are...
SLFP-SLPP begins 7th round of talks
The 7th round of discussions between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has commenced a short while ago,...
NTJ member Rashid Akbar had received weapons training in Nuwara Eliya-Police
Investigations have revealed that the arrested active member of the banned National Thawheed Jamath, Rashid Akbar had weapons training in Nuwara Eliya. The suspect was...
Pakistan attaches high value to ties with SL – Imran Khan
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said that Pakistan deeply valued its close and friendly relations with Sri Lanka which had been nurtured over...
SLFP-SLPP talks to resume today
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have scheduled a meeting today (27).
The two political parties held six rounds of...
Showery condition to enhance from tomorrow
The prevailing showery condition in South-western part of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during next few days from tomorrow (28th August).
Showers...
Ragging incident: 19 Ruhunu Uni students re-remanded
Nineteen senior students of the Ruhuna University who were arrested over a ragging incident were further remanded until September 9 by the Matara Magistrate...
Speaker refutes allegations on his resignations
The allegations that Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had declared that he would resign from his post is completely false, announced the Speaker’s Media Unit today...
Water cut for several areas of Kalutara today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a water cut will be in effect for several areas of Kalutara until midnight (August...
