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Malwathu & Asgiri Chief Prelates condemn defamatory campaigns on Diyawadana Nilame post

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The chief prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have issued a statement expressing deep concern over defamatory remarks and propaganda circulating in relation to the Diya... Read More


President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha-Mirigama Expressway construction

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short while ago under the patrona... Read More


'Ariyakammattana' organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- A collective of Sri Lankans living in Europe, under the banner of the 'Ariyakammattana' organization, has taken steps to oppose a large-scale protest held today (17) in front of... Read More


Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Restrictions imposed on the transport of minerals (sand etc) during school hours have been amended after considering requests made by those in the construction industry, the Geo... Read More


CEB workers launch 'sick leave' trade union action today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. Chairman of the CEB Technical Engineers' Union, Kosala A... Read More


Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- A monk and two other individuals have been arrested for possession of heroin in Alawwa by the Matale Division Crimes Investigation Unit. According to police, the 38-year-old mo... Read More


Second phase of 'Clean Sri Lanka' Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The second phase of the Urban Forest Project under the 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, was launched today (17) Thotalaga. Accordingly, the land belonging to the Colombo Municipal... Read More


Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was released on bail recently following his arrest over the alleged misuse of public property, has been seen for the first time attend... Read More


Establishing child-friendly testimony rooms turning point in Sri Lanka's judicial system: Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The establishment of secure testimony rooms for children marks a significant turning point in the country's judicial system, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harsha ... Read More


Construction of Kadawatha-Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The construction of the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway is scheduled to officially resume today (17), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More