Two police officers arrested for selling Kerala cannabis
The Excise Department has arrested two police officers for selling 2 kilograms of Kerala cannabis. The arrestees were identified as […]
Ten-hour water cut in several areas tomorrow
The water supply for parts of Colombo and suburbs will be interrupted for 10 hours tomorrow (25), the National Water […]
PTA replacement ATA Bill gazetted: Govt notes need for ‘just, fair’ enforcement of administration of anti-terror criminal justice system
In the context of seeking to introduce an Anti-Terrorism Act to repeal and replace the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) […]
English speaking mooted for preschoolers
While spoken English is to be taught in all national schools, starting from grade one from 30 March, the attention […]
Prez moots declaring edu. sector ‘essential’
President and Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies Ranil Wickremesinghe said that while he is hopeful that the […]
Diana Gamage case: CID ordered to quiz citizenship authorities
The judiciary has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record and submit statements from the Controller General of Immigration […]
Postal vote not to be held: Opposition queries why EC legally mum on Finance authorities
In the wake of the Election Commission (EC) deciding to postpone the postal voting related to the Local Government (LG) […]
Urea prices to be reduced
Several private fertilizer companies have decided to reduce the prices of urea, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says. Thereby, the […]
“Nethra”, a musical group consisting of members from the Jayawardeana memorial vocational training home for the visually handicapped youths managed by Y.M.B.A Galle, seeks aid to continue their musical career.
Currently, the training home accomodates 20 fully visually impaired persons. Their meals are said to be provided by volunteers. Earlier […]
Woman arrested for possession of Heroin
A woman was arrested for possessing 107g and 30mg of Heroin yesterday(22). The suspect , a 33 year old woman […]