Have the right to ensure correct information is disseminated to people: Media Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that he is committed to ensuring that accurate information is disseminated to the public. The Minister was responding to a ... Read More

Speaker rejects Opposition request for select committee on judicial appointments

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today dismissed a request by the Opposition to appoint a select committee to probe the appointments, transfers and promotions of judicial officers. I... Read More

Deep depression path shifts: No cyclone expected, Meteorology Department confirms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The path of the deep depression approaching Sri Lanka has shifted, and it is no longer expected to develop into a cyclonic storm, the Director General of the Meteorological Depart... Read More

SLAP and NAITA Join forces to boost skilled workforce for Sri Lanka's printing industry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- In a significant move to strengthen Sri Lanka's printing industry, the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and the Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLA... Read More

Over 177,000 still live with relatives after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, more than 177,000 people are currently living in the homes of relatives and friends, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC sai... Read More

Harini's justifications of her errors disgraceful: Lihini Fernando

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- While categorically and vehemently rejecting the vile, personalised attacks that have been directed at Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Moratuwa Municipal Councillor of the Sama... Read More

Demerit system to lead to cancellation of driving licences and route permits - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A demerit system under which driving licences of habitual traffic offenders and route permits of buses will be cancelled is to be introduced soon to enhance road safety, Minister ... Read More

Sri Pada Hatton route declared safe after NBRO inspection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Pilgrims can now safely access Sri Pada via the Hatton route, as the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no longer a risk of landslides in t... Read More

Elephant calf killed in lorry collision in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A two-year-old elephant calf was killed after a herd of elephants collided with a lorry on the Anuradhapura-Padeniya road in the Galgamuwa Mee Oya area, wildlife officials said. ... Read More

Govt to build 31,000 houses following $4.1 bn disaster losses, Says President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government plans to build 31,000 new houses after the World Bank estimated Sri Lanka's disaster-related losses at USD 4.1 bil... Read More

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