Kamala Harris takes oath as Vice President of US
Kamala Harris has taken the oath of office becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president of the US, CNN reported a short while ago. Read More »
53-year-old woman dies from COVID-19
A 53-year-old woman from Mallawagedara died from COVID-19 while being treated at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) today, the Government Information Department said. Read More »
Airing views on ECT: TU members summoned to record statement
Several Trade Union members at the Colombo Port had been summoned by the port authorities to record statements over airing views through social media sites in relation to the East Container Terminal ( Read More »
Home shops to boost livelihood of 25,000 women entrepreneurs
A network of home shops will be established throughout the country targeting 25,000 young women entrepreneurs to boost their livelihood, the Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Read More »
34-year-old arrested with weapon and Rs.26mn in cash from Kelaniya
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) this evening for the possession of a 9mm pistol, two empty magazines and cash worth over 26 million rupees. Read More »
Judges should be ruthlessly honest, independent and impartial: AG
During the Ceremonial Sitting of the Supreme Court today, Attorney General Dappula De Livera said the Judges should be ruthlessly honest, independent and impartial as the credibility of a judicial sys Read More »
Fuel transportation via rail to be increased from 28% to 40% : Ministry
The Ministry of Energy today said that steps would be taken to increase the contribution made by the Railways Department to transport petroleum from 28 per cent to 40 per cent. Read More »