Scorpion smuggler arrested
A chines man was arrested at the BIA for having in possession 200 Scorpions.Read More »
New Head for Excise Department
A. Bodaragama, who has served for over three decades in the Department of Excise, has been appointed its Commissioner General. Read More »
Notice issued on Rajitha, ‘white van’ duo
Colombo High Court has summoned former minister Rajitha Senarathna to appear before court on 17 January. Read More »
Colombo Uni. students further remanded
Twelve students who were arrested over the assault of another student at the Colombo University were further remanded until tomorrow(14). Read More »
State to absorb 50,000 unemployed graduates
Over 50,000 unemployment graduates will be absorbed to the state sector by 1st of March this year, says Minister of Education and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Dullas Alahapperuma said today. Read More »
Efforts underway to repatriate bodies of deceased students
The Foreign Ministry is presently coordinating to repatriate the remains of the deceased three Sri Lankan students who died in Azerbaijan on 9 January, to Sri Lanka at state expense.Read More »
Philippines volcano: ‘hazardous eruption’ feared
A volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible "within hours or days". Read More »