Amnesty calls on Sri Lanka to release lists of the forcibly disappeared
On the ninth anniversary of the end of the war, Amnesty International called on the government of Sri Lanka to…
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Mayor suspends parking meter fines
Colombo Mayor, Rosy Senanayake has instructed the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Commissioner to suspend all fines charged from parking meters…
Sri Lankans among 476 illegal migrants detained in Turkey
Sri Lankans were among 476 illegal migrants detained in Turkey, the Anadolu Agency website reported. The news agency said that the security…
Immigration key catalyst for development
By Uditha Jayasinghe Reforming immigration law to allow free movement of people through progressive laws could tackle Sri Lanka’s chronic…
Rights group lists 280 names of war missing in Sri Lanka
A human rights group has listed 280 names of people said to have gone missing during the final stages of the…
Shouldn’t forget Maithri’s commitment – Mangala
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that no one should forget the commitments made by President Maithripala Sirisena risking his life…
Primary industries to the fore
Govt. introduces slew of measures to improve food processing to boost rural economy Rs. 16 billion project including $ 101 million…
Sri Lanka Premier outlines measures to create employment opportunities
In order to solve the current unemployment problem in Sri Lanka, vacancies in the public service should be filled and…
China nod for $1.1 b Central Expressway loan
China’s Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe yesterday has assured the Chinese Government had approved…
Fuel prices will be reduced when world prices drop – PM
Fuel prices had to be increased because the price of a barrel of oil had increased by 41 dollars since…