Fugitive ex-diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga returns to Sri Lanka, CID begins interrogation
The former Sri Lankan ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, who had an Interpol red notice issued against him, returned to…
Category: Local
Technical glitch in train causes delays at Ragama station
A train has stalled near Ragama railway station due to a technical fault, says Ada Derana correspondent. The Beliatta-bound train…
Non-programmable calculators allowed at selected govt exams – Siyambalapitiya
The government has decided to allow the use of non-programmable calculators for selected government exams, says State Minister of Education…
Cabinet stands up for District Forest Officer who refused to bend law – Bandula
The President and the Cabinet of Ministers will stand up for the District Forest Officer of Gampaha, who refused to…
Both Sinhalese and Muslims have fear – Ali Sabry
Bridges must be built to create peace instead of creating distances between communities, says President’s Counsel Ali Sabry. He expressed…
President orders for new prison in Watareka
The Department of Prisons has made preliminary plans to establish a new prison within the premises of Suneetha Vidyalaya in…
Israel keen to develop bilateral relations with Sri Lanka
Israel has stated that it is ready to strengthen bilateral relationships with Sri Lanka especially by providing its well-developed technological…
President advises to conclude surveying of land units
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa advised to expedite the surveying of the land units during a discussion at the Presidential Secretariat today(10).…
Package of Hashish sent by mail from Mexico
Sri Lanka Police have commenced investigations into a parcel of narcotics received at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. The…
Russia could build nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka – Ambassador
Russia could build a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Sri Lanka someday, considering the growing energy demand in the country,…