Pakistan Indpendence day celebrated in Colombo

The High Commission of Pakistan together with Pakistani expatriates in Sri Lanka today celebrated the 76th independence

Legislature accused of trying to control judiciary

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka which comprise of judges, in a letter addressed to Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, had informed there is a suspicion about a move to bring the judiciary under another institution.

No faith motion against Keheliya ready

The No confidence motion against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella is ready for the MPs to place their signatures, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP told journlaists in Parliament yesterday.

First school-term ends on Friday

No-faith against Keheliya will help government to unite: MP Gammanpila

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) sponsored no-faith motion is aimed at ending divisions among the government, MP Udaya Gammanpila said. “SJB should not try to unite the government which is divided at the moment. SJB should not do homework for the government,” he said.

Appointment of select committee to probe ex members of elections commission approved

The appointment of a select committee to probe whether ex members of the election commission have infringed the privileges of MPs and to make suitable recommendations was approved in Parliament yesterday.

25,000 military personnel quit posts during last two years: SF

Some 25,000 military and 1,000 police personnel have vacated their posts within the past two years, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said yesterday. Speaking during the adjournment debate on the IMF report, he told Parliament that about 1,000 police personnel have vacated the posts within the last year while some 200 policemen have left the posts during the first two months of this year. He said they lef

SLAF recognizes most outstanding Airman and Airwoman

They were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence through dedication

Lankans in Brisbane raise Rs.5.5Mn to help motherland

Sri Lankans living in Brisbane, Australia conducted a unique fundraising event to donate Rs.5.5 million to help their motherland facing immense difficulties in the health sector. A musical evening titled ‘Sangayana’ was held at Acacia Ridge state school auditorium on February 25 where about 51 Sri Lankans living in Brisbane participated as singers and musicians. According to o

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The annual sports festival of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya Colombo 10 was held recently at the Sugathadasa Stadium recently. Major Hiruni Wimalaratne, an old girl of the school, was the Guest of Honour.

Showers expected in most parts of the island this afternoon: Met. Dept.

Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night, the Meteorology Department said.

Expected Excise revenue drop by 35% in first two months of 2023

Having the highest annual revenue target of Rs.217 billion in history, the Department of Excise has experienced a tax revenue drop of 35 per cent in the first two months of this year thus far, the Excise sources said.

Join hands to make Sri Lanka a prosperous nation by 2048: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on everyone to join hands with the 25-year plan to make Sri Lanka a prosperous nation by 2048, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

RW has no powers to hold Presidential Election this year: Vijitha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in terms of the Constitution, had no powers to hold a Presidential Election this year, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Air ticket prices reduced by 20% after appreciation of the rupee: Minister

Claiming that airline agencies in Sri Lanka have reduced prices of air tickets by 20 percent in proportion to the decrease in the price of the US Dollar, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva said that they agreed to further reduce the prices of air tickets in the future.

BASL urges President to appoint IGP in a transparent manner

In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged that the appointment of the Inspector General of Police be done in a transparent manner so as to establish public confidence in the appointment process.

Infant left in a train: Couple says they will be legally married for child’s well-being

The unmarried couple who had abandoned a 13-day-old infant in the toilet of the Batticaloa-bound Meenagaya express train today sought court’s permission for the care and full custody of their child after insisting that they will be legally married for the child’s well-being.

Justice Minister accuses police of false arrests

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe today alleged that some police officers have falsely arrested persons on drug-related offences.

Booru Moona taken into custody in front of Court: Magistrate orders to produce in court

Ravindu Sanka alias Booru Moona has been allegedly taken into custody by persons identifying them as police in front of Awissawella Magistrate’s court when he was on his way to surrender himself to court.

PAFFREL asks if govt. ready for LG polls if economic issues resolved by some party

People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has questioned the government whether it was ready to conduct the Local Government election if some party was ready to provide a solution to the financial constraint that the government was claiming as the main obstacle to holding the election.

Maithripala’s writ petition to be heard before a five-judge-bench on July 31

The writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena was today fixed for July 31 by the Court of Appeal. This petition is to be heard before a fuller bench comprising five judges of Court of Appeal on the next hearing date.

Indian Railways kickstart Buddhist Circuit Tourist train

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has organised a Buddhist tourist train covering 9 places across India and Nepal that impacted Buddha, helping tourists experience his self-disciplined and legendary life, Indian media reported.

Listeria spreading in Sri Pada area; no reason to panic

Claiming that there is no reason for panic or alarm over the spread of Listeria in the Sri Pada area, Registrar in Community Medicine of the National Institute of Health Sciences, Dr. Naveen Soyza said all precautions have been taken by authorities in this regard.

Verification of 1.1 mn welfare benefit applications completed: Semasinghe

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said the verification of 1.1 million welfare benefit applications that were received from 334 Divisional Secretariats across the island has been completed.

Harak Kata’s father seeks Court’s intervention to protect son’s life

The father of Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias “Harak Kata ’’ today filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the detainee in accordance with the law.

Two killed in train tragedy

Two persons were killed and another injured when a car collided with a train at a railway crossing located between the Koggala and Habaraduwa Railway Stations, the Police said.

Supreme Court stays holding election for Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha

The Supreme Court today issued a stay order against the holding of Local Authority Elections in respect of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha.

Army Sgt, ex-soldier arrested for stealing firearm from Panagoda camp

An Army Sergeant and a former army soldier have been arrested for stealing a T56 firearm and 90 rounds of ammunition from the Panagoda Army camp sentry.

Health workers who defied TUs to be appreciated

Health workers including, doctors who reported for duty despite trade union action yesterday would be appreciated, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

LG polls highly unlikely on April 25: PAFFEREL

It was highly unlikely that the Local Government election would be conducted on April 25 as announced by the Elections Commissions, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFEREL) said.