Court orders AG to submit report on Welikada Prison incident on December 13
The Court of Appeal today directed the Attorney General to present the report on the progress of investigations into the…
Category: LOCAL
Sri Lankan authorities dispel rumors of a tsunami, request public to rely on official announcements
Sri Lankan authorities say there is no truth in the recent rumor of a tsunami threat to the island and…
Sri Lanka calls for a review of the composition of the OPCW
Sri Lanka has called for an urgent review of the composition of the Executive Council of the Organization for the…
Sri Lanka pledges a voluntary contribution of US$ 15,000 towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019
Sri Lanka has pledged an un-earmarked voluntary contribution of US$ 15,000 towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019 at the UNHCR…
U.S. provides assistance for combatting corruption in Sri Lanka
As a commitment to preventing and combatting corruption globally, the United States is providing assistance to four countries including Sri…
Examinations Dept to take stringent action as ‘prohibitions’ before GCE O/L take effect
The Department of Examinations states that tuition, seminars, displaying posters and distributing handbills relating to the 2017 GCE O/L Examination…
Interim Injunction preventing legal action against Gotabhaya Rajapaksa extended
The Interim Injunction preventing legal action against former Secretary of Defence, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, under Public Property Act, has been extended…
Permission sought from four countries over moves to protect local fishermen
The Department of Fisheries states that the Sri Lanka Navy has been advised to take measures to protect fishing vessels…
Met Dept forecasts weather change within next twelve hours
The Met Department states that the low pressure area in the central Bay of Bengal is located 800km away from…
Southern Expressway accident brings Colombo traffic to a standstill
An accident along the Southern Expressway between Imaduwa and Kokmaduwa, has disrupted the flow of traffic towards Colombo. Motorists have…