Mike Pompeo scraps visit to SL
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has canceled a planned visit to Sri Lanka due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ while also expressing regret that he...
Drug dealer arrested with heroin worth over Rs 7 million
A suspect has been arrested with a haul of heroin worth over Rs 7 million at Katubedda in Moratuwa.
The suspect, a notorious drug peddler,...
PSC to convene at 2 pm today
The Special Parliamentary Committee appointed to probe the 04/21 terror attacks is due to convene at 2 pm today (June 19). It’s Chairman Ananda...
Railway trade unions to launch strike from midnight today
Several railway trade unions have made preparations to launch a strike from midnight today.
The strike is being launched due to the failure to implement...
Kabir and Haleem reinstated as ministers
According to the Presidential media unit, MPs Kabir Hashim and M.H.A. Haleem who resigned from their ministerial positions on the 3rd of June have...
Presidential Commission instructs BOC to provide info into controversial Batticoloa Campus
The Presidential Commission appointed to investigate allegations of corruption and fraud at state institutions over the past 4 years has instructed the Bank of...
Special HC extends time period for Gotabaya’s overseas medical treatment
The Permanent High Court at Bar has decided to extend the time period granted to former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to travel overseas for...
Ranvir arrives at Colombo harbour (photos)
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Ranvir arrived at the Colombo harbour on a goodwill visit yesterday (18). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting...
Summoning Int. Chief by Speaker questioned
Joint Opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardane yesterday raised a point in parliament that Intelligence Chief had been summoned by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya before a meeting...
Cabinet approves President’s proposal to ban chainsaws
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment,...
