Claiming that the government has ensured security of all citizens, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government acted swiftly based on intelligence reports of a potential threat whereas the actions taken by the government were not

Following are the remarks he made during the meeting.

Claiming that the government is committed to build a country with a law which is applied to all Sinhala, Tamil and Muslims equally, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday

Leader of United Democratic Voice and former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake said the government should not have taken back the ambulance used by former President Mahinda Rajapakse in view of his health condition and that the step taken by the gove

The previous government kept a close watch on the movements of Israelis during the past few years and managed the tourism sector and saw to it that international conflicts don’t affect the local tourism industry, former Minister of Tourism Harin Fe

The Old Boys Association of the Sri Sumangala College, Panadura will be organising an Annual Blood Donation Drive alongside its renowned medical camp, at the Sri Sumangala College Primary Auditorium on October 27.

The Beechcraft KA350 of the Royal Australian Air Force, which was gifted to Sri Lanka, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today, a Defence official confirmed yesterday.

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and handed over Rs 30 million in emergency humanitarian relief funds from the Chinese government to help the people affected by the floods in Sri Lanka overcome difficulties a

A new power system to light up the Vijitha Child Development Centre, Beruwala was launched recently with the participation of Chief Incumbent of the Abinawarama Temple of Beruwala Venerable Hadigalle Wimalasara Thera. The project was launched with th

Questioning the motive behind the appointment of a committee headed by retired Judge A. N. J. Alwis to look into actions taken by the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), and other relevant authorities concerning pr

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday denied that his interest in getting the Easter Sunday attacks probe going are connected with his ambition of getting elected to papacy.

Leader of the United Democratic Voice Party, film actor Ranjan Ramanayake said former Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila expected his disclosure regarding the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks to create pandemonium in the country, but it ended up in a fl

A Mathematics teacher of a leading school in Dimbulagala Education Zone was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 16 year old schoolgirl.

Agriculture Ministry Secretary M. Wickramasinghe yesterday claimed that the Rs. 660 million deposit made for renting the DPJ Tower in Rajagiriya during the Yahapalana period has not yet been received.

A civil society activist has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission’s decision to hold the Parliamentary Election on November 14.

In response to reports that Sri Lanka Police had purchased substandard breathalyzers for testing drunk drivers, the Police have clarified that no payments have been made for the 14,803 breathalyzer boxes that failed quality tests.

The Acting OIC of Kalpitiya Police has been summoned to appear before the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission in Colombo for an inquiry on October 25, in connection with a complaint against him for violating the fundamental rights of two women.

A woman who gave a massage to her paramour just after her husband left for employment abroad and spent the day enjoying with him had taken ill and died in his company. Her paramour was taken into custody by Meegoda Police on suspicion.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Ministries of Environment of India and Sri Lanka, yesterday launched its Adaptation for Resilience (ADAPT4R) project, according to a statement from it.

The previous government has set the stage for the present government to secure the fourth tranche from IMF and for a successful third review, former State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said yesterday.

Action was taken yesterday by Sri Lanka Land Development Authority and the Western Provincial Council to prevent unauthorized filling of a marshy land about 12 acres in extent in Bopitiiya and Nilsirigama in Muthurajawela sanctuary.

The continuous and excessive seizure of dangerous drugs like Ice, Kush and illicit cigarettes by the authorities at the main international airport in the past few weeks has no connection to the recent change in the country’s political sphere, agenc

Bathiya Silva, a 30 year old young man is suffering from chronic kidney disease and doctors have recommended an urgent transplant. Bathiya, therefore is in need for a B positive kidney.

The Election Commission yesterday (17) announced the maximum expenditure limits allowed for candidates, parties, independent groups and national list candidates ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary election slated for November 14.

The law enforcement agencies manning the Bandaranaike International Airport thwarted attempts by a Sri Lankan and Indian national to smuggle Ice, whiskey and cigarettes worth over Rs.35 million into the country in two separate cases during the last 4

There should be experienced people in Parliament to resolve the economic crisis, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

As torrential rains result in flooding across Sri Lanka, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water.

The weather in Sri Lanka has experienced a sudden change as heavy rains experienced during the past few days is expected to reduce.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara alleged that Former MP Ajith Mannaperuma failed to listen to advice he had given and did not stick to a single policy.

Reginald (Reggie) Perera, a respected political leader from Wattala passed away recently.