There will be no rice shortage during festive season, Minister assures
Sri Lanka’ Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen said the imported rice will be released to the markets to ensure that there will be
Court dismisses case against former deputy minister Karuna Amman on AG’s instructions
A Sri Lankan court on the instructions of the Attorney General has dismissed the case filed against former Deputy Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman,
Education Ministry to recruit over 6000 diploma holders
The Ministry of Education has decided to recruit more than 6,600 diploma holders who have passed GCE Advanced Level examination, for teaching service. According to
Heavy rains today – forecasts Met Dept
Issuing a weather advisory, the Met Department says that prevailing showery condition is expected to further enhance today. Heavy rainfall exceeding 150mm could be expected
Over 25,000 buildings identified as rain continues to lash Badulla district
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) noted that there are over 29,000 buildings located within ‘Landslide High Risk Zones’ of the Badulla District. Director of
Trump campaign adviser lied about Russian links
A former Trump campaign aide has become the first person to face charges linking the campaign with Russian attempts to interfere in the 2016 election.
World Bank clarifies its position on Yala National Park
The World Bank, in a statement, has clarified its position on the management of Yala National Park. The statement issued by the World Bank says
Petition against Port City taken up in the Court of Appeal
A petition was filed against the Colombo Port City Development Project citing four issues. Three of the four mentioned were possible harm that can be
Any country can develop part of Trinco harbor: Prime Minister
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government has invited countries including India to develop part of the Trinco harbor. According to Prime Minister
Sri Lankan President calls for a dynamic plan to increase agricultural exports
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena pointed out the need of a dynamic plan to increase the agricultural exports, while endorsing quantitative and qualitative standards of