SL among top five Global Wellness Tourism Destinations: Minister

Since December 2020, more than 40,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka and only 323 of them contracted Covid-19

Former CAA Executive Director lodges complaint over a white van

A neighbour had informed him that a person who was in the van had got down from it and checked the number on the gate

Alleged move to award liquor licenses to supermarket chains in exchange for Rs 70 million per applicant : Buddhika

A portion of the funds received from liquor license’s are to be given to MP’s of the area Another portion of the funds is to be used to bribe those who oppose liquor including members of the Buddhist clergy

Army promotes 567 officers and 10,369 other ranks

A total of 567 officers and 10,369 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in view of the 72nd anniversary of the Army by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the recommendation of Army Commander General Shavendra S

India- SL strategic interests discussed with Indian National Security Advisor

Envoy Moragoda presented a copy of his policy road map to Mr. Doval

Solar industrialists urge Prez to ensure transparency in tendering power projects

Accuse CEB, SEA of malpractices State Ministry held responsible for delay in project implementations

Authorities unhappy over people’s recklessly irresponsible behaviour

Sri Lanka is far from being out of the woods as yet in terms of the COVID-19 situation People are seen gathering in large numbers at places of worship and other places People seem to be taking things for granted and enjoying themselves without realising the imminent danger

Lobby group threatens legal action against use of mRNA vaccines in Sri Lanka

Given the danger of vaccinating children with mRNA vaccines, they will take legal action if the government forces parents

STF arrests man with explosives at Mirigama

81 gelignite sticks, 75 kg of ammonia nitrate, 107 non-electrical detonators, and 360 metres of service thread were recovered during the raid.

Three parties advocate electoral reforms based on PR system

Says such a system ensures fair representation for all

Grace period for renewal of vehicle revenue licences in WP

Revenue licences for vehicles expiring from the 12 to 31 of this month will be valid until November 30 without any surcharge The decision was taken due to the breakdown of the computer system used in issuing revenue licences from time to time.

Petroleum Upstream Development: Speaker certifies Bill, new regulations on Monday

Members of the director board would be specified through regulations under the new Act

Organic farming: tea cultivations exempted

President determined to press ahead with organic farming

Businessman’s youngest son further remanded over alleged murder of father

Gulamhusein passed away inside his office under suspicious circumstances

Sri Lanka grappling with moves to increase turmeric production

Govt. hopes to purchase 20,000 tonnes to stabilise prices

Rs. 44Bn defaulted as electricity tariff during lockdown: Minister

Consumers allowed to settle arrears in monthly instalments

CMC in crisis: Ranil asks PM to intervene

Distributing relief to pandemic hit city dwellers hindered

Priority for electric vehicle imports: Environment Minister

To help reduce air pollution

Private Members Public Bill in Ontario Legislative Assembly Sri Lanka reiterates strong concern with Canada

Prof G.L. Peiris meets High Commissioner of Canada at the Foreign Ministry

Another illegal finance company defrauds Rs. 10Bn from depositors

Complaint had been lodged in 2017 but no action taken

Around 1,000 Russian tourists book air tickets to arrive in SL: Tourism Ministry

SriLankan Airlines has introduced ‘Buy One Get One’ system

MP Diana Gamage says she is the SJB leader

Says how can SJB expel me from my party without informing me

PM ready to discuss with teacher-principal TUs before budget

TUs can also propose their amendments if they are not in agreement with the proposals

All grades of Govt. schools to reopen by early November: Minister

Schools will be reopened in four stages

President instructs vaccination of school children aged between 18-19

Relevant officials instructed to vaccinate those in the age group of 20-30

Dinesh lays foundation for weekly fair at Madiwela

Leader of the House and Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardene laid the foundation stone for the new weekly fair at Madiwala y

Nirupama and I have not left the country: Nadesan We have no intention to leave either

Why should my wife and I leave? All these allegations are baseless

Jeevan Thiagarajah to be appointed Northern Governor

He had been appointed as a member of the Election Commission in December last year

SJB decides to expel Diana Gamage

Gamage has been expelled from the party for going against the party decision to vote against the 20th amendment to the constitution

Three Women SSPs promoted as DIGs

Three Women Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP) have been promoted to the rank of acting Deputy Inspectors Genera