Human Rights Arts Festival to mark International Human Rights Day on Sunday
The first Human Rights Arts Festival organized by Arts Council of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Human Rights Commission of…
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National program provides insurance coverage to over 4.5 million school students
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education Thursday implemented a national program to provide insurance coverage to over 4.5 million school students…
Order issued on Revised Bail Application submitted by six Navy personnel
Colombo High Court has issued an order on the Revised Bail Application of six remanded Navy personnel. Thereby, the case…
Suspects with elephant tusk fragments arrested in Galgamuwa
Two individuals in possession of fragments of elephant tusks, have been arrested from the Meegalawa and Giribawa areas in Galgamuwa. According…
Provincial Councils and Local Govt Ministry says projects ‘nearing completion’
The Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government says, 90% of the projects that were assigned to the Ministry following…
Sri Lanka Police recover 1200 star tortoises and banned glyphosate smuggled from India
Sri Lanka Police yesterday discovered a hidden stock of 1,200 star tortoises and packages of banned agrochemical glyphosate near the…
‘Living Heritage’ showcasing heritage of Sri Lankan capital Colombo on 13-14 December
‘Living Heritage’ a two-day event to showcase and promote the heritage of Colombo which is at risk of being lost…
Ministry to hold a special discussion with trade unions on railway strike
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says the Secretary to the Ministry and the General Manager of Sri Lanka…
Bangladesh Navy ship Bijoy arrives at Sri Lankan port on goodwill visit
Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed a Bangladesh naval ship arrived at the Port of Colombo on…
Sri Lanka to establish a 400 MW Natural Gas Power Plant in Hambantota
Considering the importance of introducing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a source of energy to Sri Lanka, the Government has…