Sri Lanka preparing a mechanism for border protection and prevention of human smuggling
Sri Lanka is currently drafting legislation and preparing a mechanism to prevent illegal immigration and promote the border security, Minister…
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Royal Australian naval ship HMAS Newcastle arrives at Sri Lanka port on a goodwill mission
Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, ceremonially welcomed the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Newcastle arrived at the…
Sri Lanka budget keeps to IMF plan but fiscals still weak – Fitch
The global rating agency, Fitch Ratings says Sri Lanka’s budget for 2018 sticks broadly to the targets for fiscal deficit…
Investigations launched into alleged assault in Pettah
Several labourers who were allegedly assaulted on Monday night, by an intoxicated group of individuals, sustained minor injuries. The incident had…
The European Union launches programme to reduce poverty in Uva and Central Provinces
The European Union launched one of the largest programmes of development support in the country. The European Union will contribute…
Suspects in Balangoda robbery under arrest
The two individuals who allegedly broke into a retail shop in Balangoda were arrested by the police. The robbery took…
Prison authorities fail to produce former DLB Chairman Sarana Gunawardena before court
Former Chairman of the Development Lotteries Board, Sarana Gunawardena, who is currently in remand custody, has been ordered to be…
CAA to set price for cooking oils – facts to surface at noon meeting
The Consumer Affairs Authority has decided to set a controlled price for all cooking oils including coconut oil. According to…
Law and Order Minister denies media allegations of a meeting with ex-president’s aide
Minister of Law and Order and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka has categorically denied allegation that he met with the former…
Over 45,000 Heroin addicts in the country – NDDCB study reveals
‘More than 45,000 people in Sri Lanka are addicted to the use of Heroin’ is a fact revealed by a…