Lankan Muslims forgo Hajj pilgrimage to save forex for the country
Over 1,500 Muslims who were planning to make the Hajj pilgrimage this year have decided to skip in a bid…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Justice Minister to brief MPs on 21 A tomorrow
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will brief Members of the Parliament on the 21st Amendment to the Constitution tomorrow (Thursday). “The…
Transport Minister justifies train ticket price adjustments from today
Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena yesterday justified the price adjustment for reserved train tickets, citing it was necessary to keep the…
Govt. to present Rs. 695 b Supplementary Budget soon
The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday has approved to present an Rs. 695 billion Supplementary Budget to…
Agriculture Minister urges farmers to put their hands to the plough
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday urged all farmers to go to the fields at least by June 10 and contribute…
Ranjan to sit for degree exam on June 4
Former SJB MP Ranjan Ramanayake who is in jail is scheduled to sit for the final examination of his first…
SC issues Interim Order suspending Duminda’s Presidential Pardon
The Supreme Court yesterday issued an Interim Order suspending the Presidential Pardon granted to former MP Duminda Silva, who was…
Verdict in extortion case against Prasanna, wife on June 6
The case filed against three accused including Chief Government Whip and Urban Development Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife…
Sudden death of two individuals travelling in a car : Police release initial investigation report
Two people have died after four people travelling in a vehicle had been admitted to the Mannar hospital after suddenly…
President reveals most challenging decision ever taken by him
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the most difficult and painful decision he has ever taken in his life is to request…