SJB asks people to undergo self-lockdown

The Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) yesterday urged the people to impose a self-lockdown without waiting for the government t

No point of calling Govt to impose lockdown - JVP

Claiming that it was pointless appealing to the Government to impose lockdown as it was not heeding expert opinions, JVP L

New mayor for Weligama urban council

The new mayor of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha G. G. H. Yamuna Kanthi who was sworn in recently assumed duties in her

Wijeya employee’s father passes away

Assistant General Manager –Design of Wijeya Newspapers Ltd Aruna Wickramarachchi’s father W.D. Abeykoon, 88, passed away.

700 of 1000 rural bridges to be completed by the end of this year : Johnston

Work on 700 of 1000 rural bridges to be completed by the end of this year despite the pandemic, Chief Government Whip Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said yesterday. Speaking to media

Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe presents Letters of Credence in Slovakia

Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe presented Letters of Credence recently to the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, accrediting himself as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Slovakia, a statement said . The Slovakian Pre

Conservation of the Jethawana Cheithiya commences

The Department of Archaeology has taken steps to conserve the Jethawana Cheithiya in Anuradhapura, which has been left to t

Carcass of leopard found floating in reservoir at Maskeliya

The carcass of a leopard floating in the Canyon reservoir at Maskeliya was recovered by the wildlife conservators from the Na

Awarding of printing contract to Indian Company challenged in Court

A writ petition has been filed in Court of Appeal seeking an order quashing the contract awarded to supply security stickers to an Indian printing company by the Excise Department.

SL born young entrepreneur in Japan bears historic Olympic torch

Sri Lankan born Nuwan Sameera Gunawardena, who is living in Japan as a budding entrepreneur in tourism, had a rare opportunity to bear the Olympic torch in the torch relay in Shimane, Japan recently. Nuwan Sameera, who came to Japan 19 years ago and after graduating from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, had lived in Tokyo for a year, before shifting to Ama-cho in the Oki Islands for 10 years. He had then lived in Okuizumo-cho for five year

Harin calls Sarath for a public debate on Easter Attack

SJB MP Harin Fernando yesterday called Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera for a public debate on the Easter Sunday attack. MP Fernando made this call after coming out of the CID where he was questioned for six h

inter provincial travel restrictions could be lifted soon

While claiming that the all citizens above 30 years of age would be vaccinated within the next two months, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa yesterday expressed hope that the inter provincial travel restrictions could be lifted soon. Addressing a gathering at the inaugural ceremony of the “ Ape Game Ape Para” Road Development project in the Hambantota District yester

National programme to minimize greenhouse gases, air pollutants: CEA Chairman

The programme focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as all gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere

Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Esala Perahera held on Saturday

The Perahera was attended by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Peradeniya Uni. identifies herbal immune booster for viruses

In a recent study the University of Peradeniya has identified a locally produced herbal immune booster ideal for many new respiratory viruses. Peradeniya University’s Senior P

Wild Elephants destroy village crops A team of officers from DWC sent to drive away the herd of jumbos

A herd of wild elephants which roamed into the Siyambalagaswewa village at Mahakumbukkadawala had caused much

Revoking license reissued to W. M. Mendis and Co. to repay due taxes Govt. cannot justify a company involved in bond scam to restart operations

Clarifying its stance on revoking the reissued liquor manufacturing license to W. M. Mendis & Co., the government said that they cannot justify letting a company, whose owners are involved in the infamous bond scam allegations to restart its operations.

Booze party onboard boat ends in tragedy

One disappeared when a boat with three men on board holding a drinking party in the Bolgoda river capsized. Two others had managed to escape unhurt. Police said a y

Carcass of hill country tigress recovered

The carcass of a hill country tigress lying near the Glasgow estate factory in Agarapathana was recovered by Police yesterday.

Rajarata Uni students stage protest

Students of the Rajarata University staged a protest in front of the Anuradhapura main bus stand demanding the government withdraw the proposed Kotalawala Private University Bill. The protest organised by the Inter University Student Federation

Brandix Covid-19 cluster Further investigations not required due to lack of evidence

Commercial Crime Investigation Unit of the CID yesterday reported to Court that the Attorney General had informed that it w

Carpentry village opens in Moratuwa

A carpentry village was established at Willorawatta in Moratuwa with the participation of 75 small scale carpenters who were provid

SJB Parliamentary group selects candidates for local government elections

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentary group who met yesterday has decided to go ahead and select suitable candidates for the next local government elections, its Senior Vice President Lakshman Kiriella said yesterday.

SLAF troops colour wash Mihintale Maha Seya

The colour washing of the Sacred Mihintale Maha Seya and adjacent buildings was completed and handed over to the Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya Ven. Dr. Walawahengu

Wild elephant found with gunshot injuries at Ihala Ipalogama

Wildlife Conservators are providing treatment to a wild elephant found lying in a critical condition on the bank of the Kagama Tank at Ihala Ipalogama with gunshot injuries. Wild life Cons

WP goes high-tech in registering birth /death certificates from Gampaha

Issuance of birth and death certificates via computer technology commenced recently in Gampaha for the first time in the Western Province under the patronage of Registrar General W. M. M. B. Weeraseka

President’s speech failed to address current issues - UNP

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s speech on Friday (25) failed to address the issues facing the public but used this nationally televised address as an opportunity to present excuses for why he and his Go

Gas balloon causes bushfire on Balungala hill in Welimada

Investigations have revealed that the recent bushfire on the Balungala Hill in Welimada had been caused by a gas balloon. Badulla Dis

Attempt to export 21,480 conch shells illegally foiled: Customs

Export of conch shells lesser than 70mm in diameter are currently prohibited

Customs seize illegal cigarettes worth Rs.28mn

Customs officers seized an illegally imported stock of cigarettes worth Rs.28 million today, Customs Spokesman and Deputy Director (Legal) Sudatta Silva said. He said the st