Deshapriya threatens to quit as EC head
Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya threatened to quit as EC head if a presidential election was conducted without holding the provincial council...
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Kaluthara districts.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western province and in...
Strike causes Rs. 19 mn loss to railway
The Department of Railways has reportedly suffered a loss of Rs. 19 million due to the protest launched by railway employees.
Railway Superintendent Dilantha Fernando...
Decisions taken to protect environment will not be reversed – President
President Maithripala Sirisena said the sand, metal and earth are the most corrupted businesses in the country and that he has introduced several laws...
Railway trade unions to strike every Friday until demands are met
Railway trade unions say that they will engage in a 24-hour strike every Friday starting from next week, until a solution is provided to...
Strong gusty winds, heavy rain expected in next few days
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers will...
IS was initially unaware of Easter attacks-top official
The Islamic State (IS) may have claimed responsibility for the Easter terror attacks in Sri Lanka, but its chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was initially...
Japan-SL talks on East Contrainer Terminal
Japanese Premier's special adviser Hiroto Izumi yesterday called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to develop the East Container...
Gota becoming presidential candidate a mere dream: Duminda
The Rajapaksas have ruled the country more than enough and therefore the electorate must choose a leader not related to the Rajapaksa family for...
