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Colombo Port Health Office marks shared commitment for healthier, safer Sri Lanka - Minister

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Health Ministry, with support from the Japanese Government, inaugurated a newly constructed Port Health Office at the C... Read More


SL's 'Dhamma Bridge' initiative commends India's Classical Status for Pali at 'Damsak Daruwo' launch

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- At the launch of the 'Damsak Daruwo' educational programme recently, key organisers expressed deep gratitude to the Indian Government for its landmark decision to grant Classical... Read More


BASL will convene all 26,000 members today - GL

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Joint Opposition Coalition Convener, former Minister Prof.G.L.Peiris said yesterday that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will convene all its 26,000 members today for a s... Read More


26th Annual Pindapatha Procession

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The 26th annual Pindapatha procession, organised by the Collective of Buddhist and Welfare Associations in the capital, centering the Sri Sambuddhaloka Viharaya in Colombo Fort w... Read More


New Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill in House soon

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The new Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill is set to be presented in Parliament for consideration, approval and for passing. The Government has focused its attention on amending th... Read More


Politicians facing corruption cases negating judicial reforms - LPM

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Lawyers for Public Mandate (LPM) organisation said politicians facing pending corruption cases are behind efforts to brand the proposed judiciary reform Bill as a threat to j... Read More


Five President's Houses to be long leased for tourism

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (27) decided to lease five President's Houses to suitable investors on a long-term basis for tourism development projects, said the Cabinet Spo... Read More


No referendum needed for judges' retirement age amendment

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa said there is no need for a referendum to implement the Government's decision to extend judges' retireme... Read More


Negombo Prison Chief Jailor Ordered to Appear in Court on July 30

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Negombo Magistrate Shilani Perera yesterday (28) ordered the Chief Jailor, who was on duty at the Negombo Prison at the time of the incident, to appear before court on the 30th t... Read More


Trump says 'friendly' talks ongoing; Netanyahu arrives in US

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- US President Donald Trump said Washington is engaged in "very friendly talks" with Tehran, but indicated that the United States is not prepared for prolonged negotiations. Meanwh... Read More