Back to prison...

09 May 2018

19

Judicature Act- No intention of political revenge: Thalatha

08 May 2018

10

There is no intention of political revenge behind the Judicature Bill which is expected to be passed in Parliament tomorrow, Justice and Prison Reforms Minister Thalatha Atukorale said today.

How Mahanama appointed as President’s Chief of Staff: CHR

07 May 2018

21

It is a question to be raised as to how I. H. K. Mahanama was appointed as the President’s Chief of Staff, when the investigation had been underway against him in relation to soliciting a bribe of Rs. 540 million from an Indian businessman, which was caught red handed recently, Centre for Human Rights (CHR) Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon said.

Theft of Lester’s award: Five suspects arrested

07 May 2018

8

Five suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the theft of the Ranamayura’ Golden Peacock Award of the late filmmaker Dr Lester James Peries that was stolen from his residence.

Private sector holidays not in gazette notifications: Vajira

05 May 2018

3

The fact that no indication has been given about the public and bank holiday for the private sector on May 7 in lieu of May 1 (May Day) was not a discrepancy but a result of the government’s method of issuing gazette notifications, Home Affair Minister Vajira Abeywardena said.

Importing vehicles with euro four standard by July 1- Customs not informed

05 May 2018

1

The Sri Lanka Customs said they had not been informed by the government about importing vehicles compatible with the Euro four standards from July 1, Customs Department officials said.

Won't let anyone influence me when doing my duty: SF

05 May 2018

13

Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said no political authority would be able to pressure or influence him on how to conduct his duties as the minister in charge of protecting our wildlife.

Military personnel of US engage in renovation

05 May 2018

6

Community Relations event by 'Pacific Partnership 2018'

04 May 2018

0

Don't abolish executive presidency: Maha Sangha

04 May 2018

26

The Jathika Vidwath Sangha Sabh said the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution on abolishing the executive presidency was a move to divide the country and urged the President and the Prime Minister not to go ahead with this amendment.

Another 7 SriLankan flights delayed due to dust storm in India

04 May 2018

2

SriLankan Airlines today announced that seven flights have been delayed due to the dust storm in India.

Sancharaka Udawa 2018

04 May 2018

0

Milk powder prices up by Rs.20

04 May 2018

11

The price of 400 gram packet of full cream milk powder has been increased by Rs.20 with effect from midnight today, the Industry and Commerce Ministry said.

President instructs officials to suspend STC Chairman, Presidential Secretary

03 May 2018

21

President Maithripala Sirisena today instructed officials to suspend the services of a senior official attached to the Presidential Secretariat and the Chairman of the State Timber Corporation (STC) who were facing bribery allegations and advised the authorities to strictly enforce the law against the two offenders.

Duminda Dissanayaka assumes duties

03 May 2018

2

Tea records highest concentration of Glyphosate: US research

03 May 2018

10

Tea is among the agricultural products that record the highest concentration of Glyphosate, according to a latest research conducted by a top university in the United States.  

Colombo-Kandy main road: Traffic restrictions from May 3-5

02 May 2018

2

The traffic on the Colombo- Kandy main road will be restricted from time to time throughout the day and night from tomorrow till May 5 because of repairsbeing carried out to the New Kelani Bridge, Police said.

Harrison Social Empowerment Minister, Hashim Highways

01 May 2018

0

UNP MPs P. Harrison was appointed as the Minister of Social Empowerment while Kabir Hashim was appointed as the Minister of Highways and Road Development by President Sirisena at the Cabinet reshuffle.

Radical subject changes in today’s Cabinet reshuffle

01 May 2018

20

A radical change in the subject areas of ministries is in the offing in the cabinet reshuffle scheduled for today, according to government sources, It is reported that the Department of Archeological, Tower Hall Foundation, Public Performance Board, Center for National Performance Arts, Janakala Center, National Arts Board of Ape Gama, Central Cultural Fund which is relevant to Cultural subject, that were under the Ministry of Education will now

May his soul rest in peace

30 Apr 2018

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