Only 50% of trains to function as engine drivers strike gathers speed
The Train Engine Drivers’ Association has launched a strike action, since midnight. The strike is in protest of the recruitment…
Category: LOCAL
Depression in Bay of Bengal moving away from SL: Met Dept
In the latest weather advisory, the Met Department says that the depression that developed in the Bay of Bengal is…
Bond Commission time period extended
A gazette notification has been issued to extend the time period of the Bond Commission by a further twenty-three days.…
Successive Sinhalese Govts Attempted to change demography – Chief Minister Wigneswaran
Chief Minister of the Northern Province, Justice C.V. Wigneswaran says, Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara’s recent interview with Ceylon Today titled…
A warning to Sri Lanka Cricket officials and Clubs from the Minister of Sports
Sri Lanka struggled and dragged the third and final test match against India to a draw yesterday (December 6). In…
Former Kaduwela Mayor issues challenge to Wimal Weerawansa
A challenge was issued by former mayor of Kaduwela G.H. Buddhadasa to Wimal Weerawansa, at a media briefing held yesterday…
DRP issues 75, 000 smart identity cards
The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) so far has issued about 75, 000 Smart Identity Cards with the new…
Sri Lanka President inaugurates construction of largest kidney hospital in Asia with Chinese aid
Maithripala Sirisena Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the National Nephrology Specialized Hospital in Polonnaruwa. The largest kidney hospital in…
Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission says school authorities violated Constitution expelling Kekirawa school girl
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued a recommendation to the Secretary, Ministry of Education and other…
Oman, Sri Lanka discuss strengthening inter-parliamentary diplomatic ties
A delegation from the Sultanate of Oman led by Dr Yahya Mahfoodh Al Manthri, Chairman of the State Council (Speaker)…