India doubles grant assistance towards Sri Lanka’s Plantation Schools
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Secretary, Ministry of Education and Science and Technology, Mrs. J.M.…
Category: LOCAL
Cold Welcome: Sri Lankan busted with 10kg of ‘Ice’ at Katunayake Airport
A Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while in possession of over 10 kilograms of the…
Namal raises concerns over reports on Easter Attacks probes
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over claims regarding the reports related to the 2019…
Import tax on several food items : Finance Ministry issues clarification
The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification stating that reports of increased taxes on several imported goods, are inaccurate.…
Vehicle revenue licences : New directive from Govt
Minister Vijitha Herath has instructed officials to connect the Western Province with other Provinces to enable obtaining vehicle revenue licences.…
“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that he decided not to contest the parliamentary election, as…
India completes 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investments…
14 yr old cycles from Kattankudy to meet PM
A 14-year-old female resident of Kattankudy has arrived on a bicycle to meet Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya over two key…
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo’s Diplomatic Corps
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath updated the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on the government’s progress and outlined future plans during an interactive…
Adverse weather : President issues directives to two ministries
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation…