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Pakistan Embassy commemorates 'Kashmir Black Day'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a Seminar and Photo Exhibition yesterday (27) at the Embassy premises, to commemorate 'Kashmir Black Day... Read More


Rs. 2,200 Mn allocated for construction, modernisation of post offices - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that by restarting the construction of postal buildings that had been halted for 10 years, the Government has allocate... Read More


Political parties' views obtained on electoral system for Provincial Council elections

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the matter of selecting the Electoral System under which the Provincial Council Election... Read More


Government's vision to reform prisoners as upright citizens - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Our Government's vision is to provide opportunities for wrongdoers to transform their lives and rejoin society as good citizens while enforcing the Law, which is the true meaning... Read More


BASL concerned over death in Homagama police custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday expressed grave concern over the death of 29-year-old Ishara Harshakumara, a father of two from Kiriwaththuduwa, while in the cu... Read More


Speaker should either resign or face charges - SJB

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition parliamentarians state that the refusal to debate a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought by the Opposition against Speaker Dr. Jagat... Read More


New laws to prevent child exploitation on social media

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Paulraj said new laws and regulations to prevent the growing trend of parents, adults involving children in various dangerous activities t... Read More


Rs.5 Mn compensation for dead, disabled officers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers approved payment of special compensation and relief to prison officers who were killed or injured on duty during clashes at the Negombo Prison on July 5 ... Read More


Rain and strong winds to persist in several parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The influence of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab on Sri Lanka's weather has gradually weakened as the storm makes landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, the Departme... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa to be produced before Trial-at-Bar today over Airbus deal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody over allegations relating to the acceptance of a Rs. 100 million bribe in connection with the SriLankan Airlines Ai... Read More