Sri Lanka relaxes dress code for female public servants
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to amend a circular on the dress code for public servants allowing…
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IGP at Supreme Court for FR petition over being sent on compulsory leave
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara has arrived at the Supreme Court this morning (24) for the Fundamental Rights…
Train strike inconveniences railway commuters
Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Engine Operators Unions launched a 48-hour railway strike from midnight Thursday based on several demands including…
Railway strike to go ahead as talks fail
Railway trade unions have decided to resort to strike action from midnight today (19) as previously planned, due to the…
AG instructs police to expedite investigations on four controversial crimes
Attorney General Dappula de Livera has informed police chiefs to expedite investigation into four controversial crimes including the murders of…
St. Anthony’s Shrine at Kochchikade celebrates annual feast nearly two months after bombing
The historic Catholic church St. Anthony’s Shrine at Kochchikade in Colombo celebrated the 185th annual feast on Thursday, nearly two…
Moratuwa mayor and carpenters launch fast-unto-death
Carpenters in Moratuwa, along with the Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council, urban councilors and religious leaders commenced a fast-unto-death…
Person caught bribing to bail out NTJ suspect further remanded
The person arrested over an attempt to bribe the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the Horowpothana Police to bail out…
I impose these laws to protect the right to breathe – President
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the reason behind him banning the registration of new carpentry sheds or sawmills was to…
NEW FAKE NEWS/HATE SPEECH LAWS: ARE THEY REALLY NECESSARY?
By Himal Kotelawala Earlier this week, the Government announced fresh moves to curtail the spread of fake news. The…