Govt to amend laws on fake news

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The Cabinet has given approval to amend the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code to take action against false news distribution and hatred...

Pujith Jayasundara, Hemasiri Fernando to testify before PSC

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Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando will testify before the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the select...

Grand celebration for Poson this year – PM’s office

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Outdoor activities which were absent for Vesak this year are to be allowed for Poson, Prime Minister’s Office said yesterday. This decision has been made...

Committee on Sally, Hizbullah, Rishad: First complaint lodged against Rishad Bathiudeen

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The three-member committee which was appointed to receive complaints on Tuesday (4) against former Western Province Governor Azath Salley, former Eastern Province Governor M.L.A.M....

Muslim Ministers yet to submit resignation letters to President

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The nine Muslim cabinet, state and deputy ministers who declared that they have decided to resign, had not yet sent their letters of resignation...

Three electrocuted to death by illicit electric cable

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Three persons have been electrocuted to death at around 7.30 a.m. this morning (06) due to an illicit electric cable near a field at...

Resume duties and responsibilities: Chief Prelates inform Muslim ministers

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Holding a special discussion in Kandy yesterday, the Maha Sangha representing the three Nikayas expressed disappointment over the resignation of Muslim ministers and informed...

Mangala commends Muslim ministers’ ‘brave’ decision to resign

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Muslim Ministers gave life to the teachings of Lord Buddha by bravely standing in solidarity with their colleague who became the target of hate,...

742 complaints submitted against Dr. Shafi within 12 days

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Twelve days have passed since the public were requested to submit their complaints against Dr. Mohamed Shafi Mohamed of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital if...

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western

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South-west monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island. Therefore, showery and windy conditions (particularly in the South-western part) are expected to continue. Showers or...