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Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai

A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port...

BASL to take legal action against President’s Order declaring HSZ

Expressing its views regarding the order issued by President declaring High Security Zones in Colombo district, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that it would take appropriate legal action to safeguard the people’s Fundamental Rights.

RW, Modi discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in Tokyo

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring when the two held informal discussions in Tokyo last evening, on the sidelines of the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

HSZ to be removed?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has advised the Attorney General to look into annulling the gazette notification which he had earlier issued declaring several areas as high security zones.

Further extension in power cuts inevitable: PUCSL

The third Coal power plant in Nuraichcholai has been shut down due to a technical fault and as a result, power cuts may have to be extended, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Supreme Court discharges Ranil from Easter Sunday attacks petitions

The Supreme Court today decided not to proceed legal action against President Ranil Wickremesinghe in respect of several Fundamental Rights petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks, owing to the presidential immunity.

India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including SL

While claiming that the international community must rise above narrow national agenda, India said that, for its part, is taking exceptional measures at exceptional times to help its neighbourhood including Sri Lanka.

India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including SL

While claiming that the international community must rise above narrow national agenda, India said that, for its part, is taking exceptional measures at exceptional times to help its neighbourhood including Sri Lanka.

Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai

A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port...

Sri Lanka to purchase oil from Iran on government to government deal

Sri Lanka is to purchase crude oil from Iran on a government to government deal, a Minister said today.

Supreme Court discharges Ranil from Easter Sunday attacks petitions

The Supreme Court today decided not to proceed legal action against President Ranil Wickremesinghe in respect of several Fundamental Rights petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks, owing to the presidential immunity.

India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including SL

While claiming that the international community must rise above narrow national agenda, India said that, for its part, is taking exceptional measures at exceptional times to help its neighbourhood including Sri Lanka.

BASL to take legal action against President’s Order declaring HSZ

Expressing its views regarding the order issued by President declaring High Security Zones in Colombo district, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that it would take appropriate legal action to safeguard the people’s Fundamental Rights.

High Security Zones declared in Colombo

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today declaring several areas in Colombo as high-security zones.

Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai

A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port...

Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai

A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port...

I did not refer to prostitution, night life goes beyond prostitution: Diana

Taking on critics on her recent remarks on introducing night life activities, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday that when she spoke about night life she was not referring to prostitution.

I did not refer to prostitution, night life goes beyond prostitution: Diana

Taking on critics on her recent remarks on introducing night life activities, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday that when she spoke about night life she was not referring to prostitution.

Tourism back on track for recovery: SLTDA Chief says on World Tourism Day

Although Sri Lanka tourism had to face some unprecedented challenges over the past couple of years, the industry is now back on....

HSZ to be removed?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has advised the Attorney General to look into annulling the gazette notification which he had earlier issued declaring several areas as high security zones.

Further extension in power cuts inevitable: PUCSL

The third Coal power plant in Nuraichcholai has been shut down due to a technical fault and as a result, power cuts may have to be extended, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Major fire reported in Thotalanga

A major fire has broken out at Kajeemawatta Flats in Thotalanga this evening, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Fire Service Department said.

Govt. never promised to appoint opposition MPs as heads of COPE, COPA: Sagara Kariywasam

The government never promised to offer chairmanship of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to the Opposition, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary MP Sagara Kariywasam said today.

Cabinet not notified of IMF staff level agreement: Speaker confirms

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today informed Parliament that the cabinet of ministers have not been briefed about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement and that he will brief the cabinet, the opposition and the House once the additions and amendments are added to it.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

Sri Lanka to purchase oil from Iran on government to government deal

Sri Lanka is to purchase crude oil from Iran on a government to government deal, a Minister said today.

Sri Lanka to purchase oil from Iran on government to government deal

Sri Lanka is to purchase crude oil from Iran on a government to government deal, a Minister said today.

High Security Zones declared in Colombo

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today declaring several areas in Colombo as high-security zones.

I did not refer to prostitution, night life goes beyond prostitution: Diana

Taking on critics on her recent remarks on introducing night life activities, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday that when she spoke about night life she was not referring to prostitution.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

Ex-CID officer arrested along with Shani Abeysekera: PSC fails to pay his salary as directed by SC

It was revealed that no steps have been taken by Public Service Commission (PSC) as directed by Supreme Court to pay the salary of former CID sub inspector Sugath Mendis who was arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera.

Cabinet not notified of IMF staff level agreement: Speaker confirms

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today informed Parliament that the cabinet of ministers have not been briefed about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement and that he will brief the cabinet, the opposition and the House once the additions and amendments are added to it.

Cabinet not notified of IMF staff level agreement: Speaker confirms

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today informed Parliament that the cabinet of ministers have not been briefed about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement and that he will brief the cabinet, the opposition and the House once the additions and amendments are added to it.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

Ex-CID officer arrested along with Shani Abeysekera: PSC fails to pay his salary as directed by SC

It was revealed that no steps have been taken by Public Service Commission (PSC) as directed by Supreme Court to pay the salary of former CID sub inspector Sugath Mendis who was arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

Cabinet not notified of IMF staff level agreement: Speaker confirms

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today informed Parliament that the cabinet of ministers have not been briefed about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement and that he will brief the cabinet, the opposition and the House once the additions and amendments are added to it.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

BASL to take legal action against President’s Order declaring HSZ

Expressing its views regarding the order issued by President declaring High Security Zones in Colombo district, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that it would take appropriate legal action to safeguard the people’s Fundamental Rights.

High Security Zones declared in Colombo

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today declaring several areas in Colombo as high-security zones.

Easter Sunday attack: Court names Maithripala as a suspect

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued notices directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 over a private plaint relating to Easter Sunday attack.