Mahanayake of Malwatta Chapter Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera stressed the need to work out a plan to arrest criminals and underworld gangsters hiding in other countries who are responsible for the ongoing criminal activities. Du

More than enough space is available in all 19 open university premises owned by the Education Ministry, and immediate action should be taken to carry out cultivations that can be used on a daily basis, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Despite forecasts predicting a decrease in vegetable prices after the festive season, the actual prices have remained high. Most vegetable varieties are now priced at over Rs. 1,000 per kilo, with carrots and beans reaching the highest levels, surpas

Has enacted a bill to establish a national unity and reconciliation office, in a key step towards post-conflict reconciliation with the Tamil community

He was arrested for allegedly insulting Buddhism and insulting religious feelings

A New Zealand MP has resigned following multiple allegations of shoplifting, which police are investigating. Golriz Ghahraman, of the Green Party, is alleged to have stolen three times from two clothing stores - one in Auckland and the other in Welli

It was also discussed that this ocean region is very important for Sri Lanka due to fuel exploration and biodiversity

The revised fees are: SR15,000 to SR13,800 for Sri Lanka; SR15,900 to SR14,700 for the Philippines; SR13,000 to SR11,750 for Bangladesh; SR10,870 to SR9,000 for Kenya; SR9,500 to SR8,300 for Uganda and SR6,900 to SR5,900 for Ethiopia

The strike action launched by the health workers will come to an end at 8 am today (17). According to Convenor of the Health Services Trade Union Alliance, the meeting held with the Acting Finance Minister and other stakeholders ended with no prop

Polluted air which comes from India with the wind flow has caused haze in some areas in Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. “Polluted

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given another chance to revive the economy and stabilize the country, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the incumbent President is the most suitable person to resolve the economic debacle the coun

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs will join incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe when elections draws closer, Former MP P. Harrison said yesterday. Those who crossover will include an MP from Colombo District, an MP from Gampaha and

He had trampled an electric trap lying on a cultivated land

The strike action scheduled to be held today by the health workers is pegged to hamper the health sector and cause inconvenience to the general public. According to the trade unions representing the health sector, non-doctor employees have decided

A man from Ragama was remanded until January 19 for allegedly severing a minor’s finger using a sharp weapon, following a dispute, police said. When the suspect was produced in court yesterday, Welisara Magistrate Thusitha Dhammika Uduwavidana or

Accused of cheating several young men promising them foreign employment

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested five Chinese nationals and one Sri Lankan during a raid on an online loan centre in Dehiwala.

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to relocate 500 unauthorized buildings constructed blocking the canals in Colombo

With continuing incidents of the police obstructing the duties carried out by the Excise in countrywide operations and detections owing to instances of miscommunication, the Department of Excise is to take the matter up with the Acting IGP in the co

Pricing formula for water tariffs to be introduced

Tiran Alles vows to expose detractors on ‘Yukthiya’

Says the operation should not be used as a political tool

Proposes transferring power directly to empowered local, urban, and municipal councils

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles who commented on the request from Asia Internet Coalition for the revision of the Online Saf

Urges extensive revisions for economic well-being

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo last week to pay homage to the Buddha

Emphasises drug use as a public health issue requiring support and rehabilitation

Seeks disciplinary action against officers involved

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was harping on financial discipline, had sought Parliamentary approval for Rs. 200 milli

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