India, Lanka working on USD 100 mn credit line solar power

Sri Lanka and India are currently working on a US $ 100 million credit line by India in the solar power sector a statement from the Indian High Commission said. “This multi-p

Weather may improve in the coming days: Met. Dept.

Water levels on Yan Oya and Kalu Ganga had begun to recede with the improvement of weather conditions, Department of Irrigation said yesterday. Meanwhi

Japan donates Rs 115mn to MAG for de-mining in North

The Japanese government has provided US$ 636,262 (Rs. 115 mn) to the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) for humanitarian de-mining activities in Northern Sri Lanka, a statement from the Japanese embassy said. The grant co

Permits for sand, quarry and soil excavations Minister instructs GSMB chairman to suspend issuance of permits

Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera on Tuesday instructed the Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bu

UNP WC approves Chamal Senarath as acting Gen. Secretary

UNP working committee (WC) which met yesterday decided to go along with the earlier resolution to appoint new office bear

Raids on illegal drugs to be strengthened in 2021: Def. Secretary

Maximum legal action would be taken against those involved in underworld activities

Special unit set up to prevent riots at prisons: Commissioner

A special unit affiliated to the Prisons Intelligence Unit will be set up in order to protect special categories of prisoners and to quell riots in prisons, Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya said. He told

‘Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Strategy 2020-2025’ launched

The Sri Lanka Army, yesterday launched its much-researched and meticulously compiled ‘Sri Lanka Army Way Forward Stra

Solosmasthana Rajamaha Vihara declared a sacred area

The historic Solosmasthana Rajamaha Vihara and its land was declared a sacred area on Sunday (20) at an event where Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was the chief guest. The Prim

Acquire estates that refuse to pay Rs.1000 to workers

Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) MP Lakshman Kiriella yesterday urged the government to acquire the estates which hav

Cops provided with 130,000 alcohol breathalyser devices

A total of 130,000 breathalyser devices used to measure blood alcohol content have been distributed to all police stations

Cabinet approval to use ‘Wolbachia’ to control spreading of dengue in Colombo District

In a bid to control the fast escalating number of dengue cases, in a Covid 19 devastated Sri Lanka, the Cabinet on Monday approved the use of bacterium ‘Wolbachia’ to control the spreading of dengue in the Colombo District as a pilot project

AGM of SLFUW to be held on Dec 28th

The Annual General meeting of the Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) which was scheduled for the 10th of October 2020 had been postponed due to the outbreak of the second wave of Covid-19 and an annou

Municipal workers clean blocked drainage system in Jaffna

Measures were taken to clean the drainage system in Jaffna city as a solution to the inundation the blockage caused i

Smooth functioning of local government administration disrupted Certain members defeat PS and UC budget 2021

The action taken by members of certain local government bodies to defeat the budget 2021 of respective Pradeshiya Sabhas (PS) and Urban Councils (UC) had disrupted the smooth functioning of local government administration

Work on Kurunegala- Dambulla Central Expressway to commence soon: PM

The extension of the Central Expressway (E04) from Kurunegala to Dambulla will commence very soon, Prime Minister Mahinda

Reopening of schools in 2021Date to be announced this week

Education Minister Prof. G.L Peiris said that the decision will be taken within this week with regard to the date of commencement of schools for the first term in 2021.

Three arrested with heroin and Rs. 59Mn in cash

Three suspects have been arrested with 300g of heroin and Rs. 59 million in cash during a special raid by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) on Saturday. Police Spo

Govt should desist from spreading hatred using Covid: SJB Parliamentarian

Government should not allow hatred among communities along with COVID 19, an SJB MP said over the weekend.

It is not “Sir” but his ideology that has failed- Mangala

​Although the very people who voted for this government now say that “Sir” has failed, it is not “Sir” but the ideology he represents th

IGP bans imported fish in Police messes

IGP C.D. Wickramaratne has requested all senior police officials not to use imported fish in the police mess. He has made this request from DIG’s, HQIs, and OIC’s on Friday (18). He has pointed out that Sri Lanka, although a country surrounded by the sea, had spent Rs.38.9 billion on import of fish in

Ruwan calls on Amarapura Prelate

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene called on the Uva Sangha Nayake of the Amarapura Chapter Ven. Bopitiye Sumanaw

‘Smart English Class’ for all schools by 2022: Education Ministry

The Education Ministry has embarked on a project for the introduction of ‘Smart English Class’ at all the schools by 2022, Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said.

Dr. Palitha Kohona assumes duties as SL Ambassador-designate to China

Sri Lankan Ambassador-designate to China Dr. Palitha Kohona arrived in China on December 15, 2020, and virtually assumed duties on December 16, a statement from the Ministry said. He was welcomed virtually by the staff of the E

Construction of new road Minister instructs officials to work without obstructing area residents

Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando had instructed the relevant government officials to construct the new Road which co

Govt. launches tree-planting programme

The government started a programme to plant two million saplings in the next four years to increase the country’s forest cover to 30 per cent by 2030, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. In the policy manifes

Implementation of power generation plans PUCSL Employees Union denies allegations

The Employees Union of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka said yesterday denied the allegation made by certain pa

Mismatches between courses offered and employability should be addressed:GL

Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said any mismatch between the degree courses on offer at the universities and employability of graduates should be addressed. The Minis

Two arrested with 100 counterfeit notes of Rs. 5,000

Two men were arrested with 100 counterfeit currency notes of Rs. 5,000 denomination at Galserugolla in Gokarella on Tuesd

PM attends religious observances in Kataragama

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday (12) attended religious observances in the Kataragama Sacred City. He first visited Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya and met Chief Incumbent Ven. Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera and parti