Malaysian security and enforcement personnel will undergo sea combat training in Sri Lanka to strengthen and upgrade their skills in maritime security control, according to
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Further consideration of Court of Appeal petition over LG Elections postponed
Further consideration of the petition filed in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to nullify the gazette issued on holding the Local Government Elections,
Opposition Leader Sampanthan makes appeal in parliament to those taking stand that ‘promotes disharmony’
Opposition leader R. Sampanthan made heartfelt appeal to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, today, in parliament. R. Sampanthan claimed that the position taken by former President
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Second Reading of 2018 budget
Sri Lanka parliament passed the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill (2018) with a majority of 93 votes today, when it was taken for vote
Several houses destroyed in Hatton fire
A fire broke out at a row of line houses in Welioya, Hatton Three estate houses were destroyed in the blaze. According to the police,
Polpithigama wedding reception clash claims a life
A woman was killed when a clash occured during a wedding reception in Madahapolayaya, Polpithigama on Wednesday, November 15. According to the police, the clash
Thanamalvila farmers take to the streets over ‘broken promises’
A protest was staged by farmers of Thanamalvila, stating that they have not received the drought relief which they were promised.It was expected that drought
Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track
Services of the Rajarata Rajina are yet to be restored after it derailed between Medawachchiya and Parasangaswewa. According to the Railway Control Room, train travel along the
UNP Working Committee suggests measures to expedite court cases
The Working Committee of the Ruling United National Party (UNP) has proposed several measures to expedite the court cases and bring justice to the affected
Tui Cruises’ MS Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship makes debut arrival at Colombo Port
Tui Cruises’ MS Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship carrying over 2,700 passengers and crew arrived at Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka on 13th November