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A directive by the Director General, Technical of the Ministry of Transport to the General Manager of Railways to terminate an agreement on the local renovation of train compartments is likely to lead to a loss of Rs.5,200 million to the Government, Railways sources said.
Before this directive was issued, the local company Tantri had saved foreign exchange amounting to Rs...
A group of Government MPs was granted leave to do other essential duties at the time the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was taken up for vote as the ruling party was convinced that it could be passed with a majority, the office of the Chief Government Whip said.
MPs Lohan Ratwatta, Tissa Kuttiarachchi, Jagath Kumara, Namal Rajapaksa and Johnston Fernando had informed the...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to set up a committee comprising three retired senior Government officials to conduct an investigation on the program broadcast by British Channel 4 regarding the Easter Sunday attacks. Three members representing the Police, Attorney General’s Department and the Civil Service will be appointed to the committee.
According to the...
Minister of Plantation Industries Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said that it is the duty of all responsible people in the country, including the Opposition, to protect the free health care system created through free education.
Dr. Pathirana told Parliament on Friday that drug allergies were not only reported today but also several years ago, and the current drug allergies should...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has informed the Sri Lankan Government that it is seeking to launch its petroleum trade in East Asia with Sri Lanka as the centre.
The UAE made the announcement during a discussion with the President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Khaled Nasser Al Ameri met Ratnayake at the...
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Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya Ven. Aluthnuwara Anuruddha Thera and President Ranil Wickremesinghe placing the...
Judge revokes Interim Order obtained by Sri Lanka Cricket on Silumina.
The war veteran who is also a lyricist and a renowned novelist, General Kamal Gunaratne released his latest masterpiece of...
The 23rd Madam Kiyoko Ogawa Scholarship awarding ceremony will be held at Daraniyagala on September 17. Hampers including...
The Alumini Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter, will stage the popular Drama, Garu Katanayakathumani at...
The 16th International Research Conference (IRC) of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced at the KDU Auditorium in...
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda who is to relinquish duties at the end of this month, was hosted by two...
Chandasena, born on September 10, 1954, in Paravahara village, Matara district of Ruhuna, to Karanelis Sedara and Wagachchige...
N.N. Nethmini Mendis of 374B/1-1, Aluthmawatha Road, Bathgammulla, Ragama, aged 32 years, a mother of a four-year old son, is...
The death occurred yesterday of Roshan Pathberiya, a former Executive of SriLankan Airlines and several foreign embassies, after...
M.G.R.Wasantha Rohini Kumari took over as the new principal of the Gampaha Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya. She is a first-class...
113 MPs vote against motion, 73 vote in favour38 MPs absent during voteFormer President Sirisena, MP Dayasiri absentThe No-...
Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera stated that the Adjournment Debate on the Easter Sunday attack and National...
The UNP working committee approved the decision taken by the management committee to hold the United National Party Convention on...
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) expressed its strong displeasure due to the fact that the Sports and Youth Affairs...
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana told Parliament yesterday that a new lightweight barrier...
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena has instructed state officials, including the District...
The 14th Vidyodaya Literary Awards organised by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri...
The authorities are in a dilemma as the number of inmates in the country’s jails keeps increasing daily choking the facilities to...
Defence authorities yesterday expressed concern over intelligence reports of foreigners who are known to have overstayed their...
A series of raids was carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) in Pettah, Colombo yesterday, in attempts to identify...
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) inaugurated its Hall of Fame, a platform aimed at honouring exceptional...
The joint committee of past pupils of Ananda and Nalanda Colleges residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) organised the ninth...
The sacred Relics of Deegawapiya Stupa and the Crest-Gem now placed at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is scheduled to be moved in...
Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara assumed duties as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University...
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ docked at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on Friday morning (Sept. 1). The visiting...
Marking the beginning of official school journalism, the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), the flagship...
Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela yesterday ordered the remand of three Police officers including two Sergeants...
Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday that the Government’s stance on the 13th Amendment is...
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the existing National Fuel Pass (QR) system, which existed for more than...
The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) debate against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella will be held on September 6, 7 and 8 as...
Sri Lanka has repaid USD 100 million to Bangladesh, as the second installment of the swap facility granted by Bangladesh...
The scorching heat caused by the current drought has made life uncomfortable for the animals in the Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala....
State Trade Corporation (STC) Chairman Asiri Walisundara said the Government will continue to import eggs as it has helped ease...
The Kandy Esala Perahera, which commenced on August 21, will be held every night until August 30, Nikini Full Moon Poya Day,...
Student lives in danger due to Interim Orders : Minister of Education Dr. Susil PremajayanthaIn response to a request by the...
With the Sri Lanka rugby team shut out from next month’s Asian Games in China and frantic efforts underway for its reinstatement...
China and India have donated military hardware to the Government within two weeks that will help the island nation to enhance its...
The defence authorities have been alerted on the arrest of three Sri Lankans in Bangalore who are wanted in connection with at...
At least 39 persons have been killed and another 30 injured in shooting incidents throughout the country from the start of this...
When the Ambassador of Netherlands Bonnie Horbach called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena immediately after assuming office...
In 1949, on August 25, Maharagama, Habaragamu Ralalage Bastian Peiris and Habarakada Ralalage Joselig Peiris became parents with...
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The Gampola Divisional Crime Bureau officials yesterday arrested an interdicted Police Constable and his friend in Matale for...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the swift implementation of a comprehensive plan to elevate the Arugam Bay tourist...
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said there won’t be untrained or non-degree holders in the school system by 2028....
The cremation ceremony of the late Anunayake of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya and Head of the Patthaduwana Bhikkhu Training Center in...
The first Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival will parade the streets today (26). Departing from the Temple of...
25 th August 2023, Colombo: The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the representative body of the insurance...
A significant shift is under way in the country’s education sector as a committee led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe is...