


Crowds shop for clothes in Pamunuwa in view of New Year
Large crowds had gathered yesterday (10) in Pamunuwa, Maharagama to purchase clothes for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Read More »
Women’s Movement for Independence stages protest
The Women's Movement for Independence staged a protest today (09) in front of the Finance Ministry in Colombo demanding the immediate abolition of microfinance loans taken by women. Read More »
Wives of deceased war heroes demand husband’s pensions
The wives of the war heroes who marched during the war marched from Colombo Fort to the Presidential Secretariat today (08) demanding a number of demands including their husbands' pensions. During the Read More »
Joint Health Workers’ Union protest demanding confirmation for all substitute workers
The Joint Health Workers' Union today (07) marched from Maradana to the Presidential Secretariat to protest against the immediate confirmation of all substitute, casual workers who have comple Read More »
Inter University Bhikku Federation protest
The Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today (06) demanding an end to academic curricula and several other demands. Read More »
Ravi granted bail
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and six others were granted bail by the Colombo High Court today over the bond scam of March 31, 2016. Pix by Pradeep Dambarage Read More »
Customs seizes 58 MT of ‘undu’ seeds illegally imported from India
Twelve metric tons of fraudulently imported 'undu' seeds worth more than Rs. 40 million has been seized by the Customs hidden among 12 metric tons of corn seeds. Read More »