Alleged tender irregularities: Govt. asked to explain why Lanka Coal Chairman resigned
Education Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), Pubudu Jagoda, has called on the government to issue a clarification regarding…
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GMOA to launch countrywide strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday said that it would launch a countrywide strike in all government hospitals from…
Govt. to amend Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance
The government had initiated a process to amend the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance to bring it in line with present and…
Postal strikers return to work following talks with minister
Postal workers resumed duties from 4.00 p.m. yesterday (24) following discussions with Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda…
Law and order undermined by cheap theatrics: Opposition
Leader of the Opposition and the SJB Sajith Premadasa has voiced serious concern over a pro-government YouTuber predicting the arrest…
Postal strikers threaten to intensify TU action
The postal strike continued for the fifth consecutive day on Friday (22). Police protection has been provided to the Colombo Central…
Govt. planning to abolish PTA next month
The Government announced in Parliament Friday that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed next month. Foreign Minister…
Elephant fences falling apart, damaged by humans and elephants
Nearly half of Sri Lanka’s electric fences meant to protect communities from wild elephants are being damaged by human activity,…
Ranil remanded until 26 August; power cut disrupts court proceedings
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was remanded by the Colombo Magistrate Court yesterday until August 26 over allegations of misusing public…
Law applies to all, says Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that the law was being enforced equally, without fear or favour. “The…