We will not allow Port City to be a Chinese colony: JVP
Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today (16) that no one has given the President the authority to allow Port City to become a Chinese colony. Read More »
Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against USD
The Sri Lanka Rupee appreciated against the US Dollar today, in relation with the loan of a US$500 million which was granted from China yesterday. Read More »
Life under threat says Wijeyadasa
Governing party MP, Dr. Wijedasa Rajapakshe today (16) claimed that he had received a telephone call this morning from the President that was threatening and demeaning. Read More »
Special action to investigate fake news uploaded on social media: Sarath Weerasekara
Public Security Minister Admiral Sarath Weerasekara said that special action would be taken to investigate fake news uploaded on social networking sites. Read More »
Programme of providing Rs. 5,000 allowance underway
The government took steps to provide Rs. 5,000 allowance for Samurdhi recipients as well as low income earners for the New Year. The government emphasizes that this program is still active. Read More »
Showers expected over most parts in the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the island in the evening or night today (16), the Department of Meteorology stated. Read More »
Suspect arrested with 2kg of ICE in Wattala
A suspect has been arrested in the Wattala area with 2.4kg of ICE drug, stated Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana today. Read More »