President leavers country for Singapore
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the country to embark on an official two-day visit to Singapore today (21), according to the President's Media Division (PMD).
During...
Water supply restricted for A’pura, Polonnaruwa and Ku’gala
Due to an extended period of drought, certain regions including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kurunegala are currently facing water supply restrictions.
An official from the National...
Fire in Homagama Industrial Zone
An incident of fire has occurred within the Homagama Industrial Zone a short while ago.
The fire has been started in chemical storage facility situated...
Zoo employee died in utility pole collapse
On the evening of August 15th, a tragic incident occurred at the Dehiwala Zoological Garden resulting in the unfortunate death of an employee.
Reportedly, a...
SPC gets new Chairman
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has designated Dr. Ajith Mendis as the incoming Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
The former Chairman, Sarath Liyanage, faced removal...
Bus-lorry collision injures seven passengers
A private bus traveling from Colombo to Kataragama collided with a lorry near Duplication Road at Jubilee Bullers Junction in Bambalapitiya this morning, resulting...
SOC discusses voting system for Sri Lankans in abroad
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations convened to discuss the establishment of a voting system for Sri Lankans residing abroad.
In a meeting chaired...
SC determination on Ketagoda’s Private Members Bils
The Supreme Court has determined that Private Members Bills titled 'Municipal Councils (Amendment) Act', 'Urban Councils (Amendment) Act' and 'Pradeshiya Sabha (Amendment) Act' should...
Judge Rajakaruna, the Acting President of Appeal Court
Judge Sobitha Rajakaruna was sworn in as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal before President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday...
No electricity price hike soon: Kanchana
Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekara, has affirmed that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is meticulously planning for a consistent and uninterrupted power...