Plantation companies misuse lands under Land Reform Commission: Wildlife Minister
Wildlife & Forest Conservation Minister C.B. Ratnayake said thousands of acres of lands belonging to the Land Reform Commission are being misused by several plantation companies. Read More »
State Minister Arundika Fernando tests positive for COVID
State Minister of Industrial Product Manufacturing & Export Diversification Arundika Fernando has tested positive for COVID-19, his media secretary said. Read More »
SL-born billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya announces details on potential run for California governor
Chamath Palihapitiya, Sri Lankan-born Canadian-American billionaire investor and CEO of venture capital firm Social Capital, has announced new details about a potential run for California governor on Read More »
Suspect arrested over Panadura shooting in which 32-year-old man was killed
The police teams probing the Panadura shooting that took place on Monday had arrested one suspect over the incident, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. Read More »
Road accidents cause 11 deaths yesterday; Police to launch special traffic operation tomorrow
Eleven people including a police constable attached to the Hanwella Police were killed from fatal road accidents yesterday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said. Read More »
Italian government crisis deepens as Conte submits resignation
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has submitted his resignation, propelling Italy into a deeper government crisis in the wake of the ruling coalition's break-up, dpa news reported. Read More »
71-year-old female from Ragama dies from COVID-19; death toll increases to 288
A 71-year-old female from Ragama passed away from COVID-19 infection and pneumonia today, the Government Information Department said. Read More »