NZ , SL to open diplomatic posts

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will open diplomatic posts in each other's nations and are considering a free trade agreement, the New Zealand's trade minister said on Friday.

Switch off bill-board lighting during drought: MS

President Maithripala Sirisena today requested private business establishments to switch off the lights used for promotion and beautification purposes in a bid to save electricity.

IUSF protest: Seven undergrads arrested

Seven undergraduates including four monks were arrested today on charges of violating court orders and taking part in a protest carried out by the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) in Kollupitiya yesterday.

Economic region with SL, India and Singapore: PM

In an interview with NDTV, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe disclosed plans to create an economic region integrating Sri Lanka, the five southern states of India and Singapore.

Sarath Kumara Gunarathna released on bail

Former deputy minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lal Ranasinghe Bandara today.

Public requested to switch to CFL and LED bulbs to save energy

The CEB was considering to remove the use of incandescent bulbs in a move to save energy and introduce CFL and LED bulbs, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Suren Batagoda said yesterday.

Sobitha Thera’s vehicle missing?

A complaint has been lodged with the Mirihana Police that the luxury vehicle used by late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera, the former Chief Incumbent of Sri Naga Viharaya in Kotte, had gone missing.

Dead woman returns after 25 years

The return of a young woman who had disappeared during the 1988-89 insurrection created a sensational issue in Giraulla in Gampola yesterday and she became the cynosure of a crowd gathered.

Cabinet approval sought to legalize abortions

Cabinet approval has been sought to legalize abortions in the instances of rape and incest, underage pregnancies (pregnancy occurring in a girl below 16) and serious foetal impairment, it is learnt.

Plans to set up natural gas hub in Trinco

Cabinet approval has been sought to establish a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Hub terminal and Storage at the Trincomalee Port for export by Energy World International Ltd, a leading company headquartered in Hong Kong, it is learnt.

Thajudeen Murder: CCTV footage of suspicious vehicle to come under further probe

Colombo Additional Magistrate Jeyaram Trotsky yesterday allowed the prosecution to send the CCTV footage relating to the suspicious vehicle that chased Thajudeen's vehicle on the day he was found dead, to the Colombo University for further examination.

High posts committee to examine A.S.P Liyanage’s nomination

The high posts committee in Parliament has decided to examine the nomination of businessman A. S. P. Liyanage as the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qatar, the committee notified today.  

FCID goes to Medamulana once again

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) officers today visited the premises in Medamulana Weeraketiya and conducted investigations at the D.A. Rajapaksa museum located in between the tombs of late D.A. Rajapaksa and his wife.

Will continue to support Govt.: Rathana Thera

Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera said today he would continue to support the government even though he decided to function as an independent member in Parliament.

Trump is focused on Mexico, not China: Ranil

Tensions between the U.S. and China are unlikely to escalate into a global trade war, even as geopolitical friction intensifies across Asia, Sri Lanka’s prime minister said.

IUSF protest tear-gassed

Police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse the protestors of the Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) at Kollupitiya Junction a short while ago.

China’s Alibaba eyeing SL-Finance Minstry

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry today said world famous Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has shown "keen interest" in investing in Sri Lanka and to build an e-commerce platform to promote online business ventures.

Dundee man turns Sri Lankan street dog into yoga star

A yoga instructor from Dundee, Scotland has told the amazing story of how the dog he rescued while on holiday has become his student.

Heavy traffic in Colombo Fort due to protest

Heavy traffic congestion was reported in and around Colombo Fort due to a protest carried out by the Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) against the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM), Police said.

Lotus Roundabout closed due to protest

The Lotus Roundabout was closed due to a protest march staged by the Inter Companies Employees Union, Police said.

Special ops to find vehicles with tinted front windows

Police today launched a 13-day long operation to inspect vehicles with tinted or curtained front windows. The operation will continue till January 31.

CA dismisses Raviraj appeal

The Court of Appeal today dismissed the appeal filed in court against the acquittal of five accused by the Colombo High Court recently, in the killing of former Parliamentarian Nadaraja Raviraj and his driver.

Lanka e-news editor noticed by SC

Supreme Court today issued notice on Lanka e-news editor Pradeep Sandaruwan Senadeera to appear before court on March 3 over contempt of court.

Action should be taken against those who deforest Wilpattu National Park

Coalition to Protect Our National Heritage said yesterday if former Minister Wimal Weerawansa was remanded for misusing state vehicles, politicians and government servants who were behind the deforestation of the Wilpattu National Park should also be brought before the FCID and CID.

Activists not so ‘gay’

A number of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) and human rights activists were critical of the Cabinet of ministers’ refusal to decriminalize homosexuality.

SL is in talks to offer the Trinco port to India: Fonseka

Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Colombo’s Minister of Regional Development, said that the decision on offering the port to India will be taken soon.

Swiss Company expresses interest in pharmaceutical investments

A Swiss Pharmaceutical Company has expressed its interests in producing medicines in Sri Lanka and to make the products available in the country at an affordable price.

US firm to take over Survey Dept. work: Union

The Government Surveyors’ Association (GSA) said yesterday that there was a move to hand over several operations of the Sri Lanka Survey Department (SLSD), including Land Information System (LIS) and Aerial Survey Operations to a US-based company for 15-years.

JO lodges complaints with BC and CID

The Joint Opposition yesterday lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission and the CID against Public Enterprise Development Minister Kabir Hashim, management of the SriLankan Airline and Prime Minister's Advisor Charitha Ratwatte.

GMOA wants Rajitha to intervene in implementing directives

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today urged Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne to intervene in the implementation of the directives on annual transfers of government doctors.