‘House erupts over SJB Weligama PS Chairman’s killing
A tense atmosphere prevailed in Parliament yesterday following the announcement of the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman (SJB), Lasantha…
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Lanka and Belize announce establishment of diplomatic ties
Upon the signing of Agreement by Jayantha Jayasuriya, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations and…
Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism and UNESCO’s core priorities
At the plenary of the 222nd Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, Sri Lanka reaffirmed its strong commitment…
Govt. blames past for CEB’s continuing woes
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody told Parliament yesterday (22) that the debt-ridden and mismanaged Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) couldn’t…
Sabry questions rationale behind Ravi, Shani supervising Easter Sunday carnage probe after filing FR petitions to prevent their own arrest over same terror attacks
President’s Counsel Ali Sabry has told the Court of Appeal that two respondents in a petition filed by Col. Kelum…
PM: Over 36,000 teacher vacancies countrywide
There are 36,178 teacher vacancies across provincial and national schools, countrywide, Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, and…
Sajith asks govt. to take urgent action to meet worsening disaster situation
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the government to activate essential services through disaster management committees to address the worsening…
Govt. ready to sign series of pacts with Vatican
Sri Lanka was set to sign a series of agreements with the Vatican in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha…
Speaker asks MPs to wear pink!
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, yesterday (21) informed all members of Parliament to wear pink or pink-shaded attire today (22), in…
Health authorities warn of increased risk of dengue outbreaks across the country
Health authorities have warned of an increased risk of dengue outbreaks across Sri Lanka as persistent rains continue to create…