Train drivers are getting paid over Rs. 200,000 – why are they asking for more?
The Railways Trade Union Strike is still going on for the 6th consecutive day. On a normal day, Train services…
Category: LOCAL
Political parties, independent groups submit nominations for LG Elections
Thirty-three political parties and twelve independent groups have deposited bonds for the upcoming local government elections. The submission of nominations…
Wildlife Ministry to take tough action against elephant hunters
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife has taken measures to increase the legal punishment for the killing of tuskers.…
State Minister Palitha Range Bandara acquitted from all charges
The Colombo High Court today acquitted the State Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Palitha Range Bandara of all…
UNICEF report finds a major disparity in internet access between girls and boys in Sri Lanka
The United Nations children’s’ organization, UNICEF in its annual flagship report released Monday said there is a major disparity in…
Appeal against the acquittal of suspects in TNA MP’s murder to be heard on February 16
The Court of Appeal today fixed the date to hear the appeal filed against the verdict issued by a lower…
U.S., Sri Lanka launch $ 2 million HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance Partnership to fast track efforts to end AIDS in Sri Lanka
The Governments of Sri Lanka and the United States on December 8 launched a two-year, US$ 2 million (Rs. 306…
Minister praises Sri Lankan human rights activist on receiving Franco-German Human Rights award
Sri Lankan human rights defender Shreen Abdul Saroor is a recipient of the Franco German Human Rights Award 2017. In…
Edu of prisoners’ children at a low level – AFPc
BY Ruwan Laknath Jayakody In light of underperformance at the school level, the Association of Friends of Prisoners’ Children (AFPC)…
March 12 Movement on LG Polls:Political parties are nominating criminals President yet to submit campaign finance bill to Cabinet
BY Kavindya Chris Thomas Pushing its 2015 initiative to bring about a clean political culture within the country once again,…