Trade unions seek Mahanayake Theras’ intervention to stop ‘unlawful restructuring’ of CEB
Leaders of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have appealed for the intervention of religious leaders to stop what…
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Cardinal cautions against blindly following Western laws on child discipline
Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has cautioned that certain Western laws on child discipline may not be suitable for…
John keells informs court 625 BYD vehicles are detained by Customs
John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd yesterday told the Court of Appeal yesterday that it was facing a severe injustice…
60 percent of Lankan schoolkids affected by depression
Recent research has revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka are affected by depression, with 24 percent…
Two trishaw drivers held for overcharging foreign tourists in Colombo
Two three-wheeler drivers have been arrested on suspicion of extorting excessive fares from foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka, the Tourist…
Electricity Consumers’ Association cries foul over IMF interference here to jack up power tariffs
Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Association, Sanjeewa Dhammika, yesterday (10) urged the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) to immediately lodge a…
Cabinet reshuffle sees new portfolios for three Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers sworn in
The government yesterday announced new portfolios for three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers, following a Cabinet reshuffle. The swearing-in…
Drowning of five-year-old boy during swimming lessons: Seven persons arrested, including school assistant principal
Mirihana Police said yesterday (10) that seven individuals, including the Assistant Principal of the preschool attended by a five-year-old boy…
Corruption complaint against postal workers for obtaining OT without recording their fingerprints
Citizens’ Power against Bribery and Corruption has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption…
High Court sets 10 Dec. hearing in corruption case against ex-Minister Jayaratne
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the hearing of the Bribery Commission’s case against former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne for 10…