I am a leader with strong backbone: President
President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday even though some people tried to show that he was a leader without a strong backbone, he had shown...
Sri Lankan Glory: Fuel removed
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (or MEPA) stated that it has completed the removal of fuel from the cargo vessel ‘Sri Lankan Glory’ which...
Date set to consider revision against granting bail to Pujith &...
The revision application filed before the Colombo High Court against the Colombo chief magistrate’s order granting bail to IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence...
Australia turfs out 20 Lankan asylum seekers to Christmas Island
An Australian government charter plane carrying failed asylum seekers has left Christmas Island for Colombo, just days after their vessel was intercepted in the...
Postal strike affects GCE Advanced Level examination
The Department of Examinations states that private candidates of GCE Advanced Level examination who have not yet received their admission slips will be able...
Animal cruelty done in the name of religious beliefs should be...
All forms of animal cruelty done in the name of religious beliefs should be put to an end. The Parliament should pass the Animal...
Landslide warning lifted
The landslide warning issued for 4 districts due to the recent inclement weather has now been lifted.
Senior Scientist of the National Building Research Organisation...
Power failures continue due to inclement weather
The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy states that a number of areas in the south of the island would continue to experience power...
Three busted over “Awa” group’s attack on cops at Manipai
Three suspects, who were involved in the attempted attack by ‘Awa’ group on several police officers at Manipay, have been arrested yesterday (22).
Two of...
Postal strike called off
The trade union action launched by the postal service employees has been called off. The postal employees resorted to taking sick leave and engaged...
