Govt says only mobile sawmills will be banned in SL
The Ministry of Environment says that traditional sawmills will not be banned under the proposed amendments and that only mobile sawmills will be banned...
Dress code circular being amended – PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that a decision has been taken to amend the circular on dress code for state employees and therefore there...
Visit to Maldives, Sri Lanka will reinforce ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy –...
On the eve of his departure to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, kicking off his first overseas visit after the elections, Indian Prime Minister...
Muslim MPs hold talks with Opposition Leader
Several Muslim Parliamentarians who recently resigned from their ministerial portfolios are currently holding discussions with Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Siyatha news reporter said that the...
Don’t ban carpenter-workshops and chainsaws: MR
Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday urged President Maithripala Sirisena to reconsider the decision to ban 'Wadu Madu’ or carpenter-workshops and chainsaws.
He told a news...
Gazette notification on resignation of Muslim ministers issued
The Gazette notification, announcing the resignation of all Muslim MPs from their respective ministerial portfolios, has been issued.
UNP’s presidential candidate will be one from Ranil-Karu-Sajith trio -Hesha Withanage
The United National Party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential election will be selected from Ranil Wickremesinghe, Karu Jayasuriya and Sajith Premadasa trio, says UNP...
Parliament approves increasing traffic fines to Rs 25,000
The Parliament has approved the amended Bill increasing the fine imposed for 7 types of traffic offences to Rs 25,000.
Motor Traffic (Amendment) Bill was...
A-9 Road closed at Kekirawa due to protest over fatal hit-and-run
The A-9 road has been temporarily closed at Thibbatuwewa, Kekirawa due to a protest by residents after a hit-and-run accident involving a truck killed...
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western
South-west monsoon is established over the island. Therefore, showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance further (particularly in the South-western part).
Showers or thundershowers...
