Local

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to probe alleged irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council betweenContinue Reading The post President appoints Commission to probe corruption at CMC appeared…

The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement announcing the extension for the renewal of firearms licenses of individuals andContinue Reading The post Defence Ministry extends firearm licence renewal deadline appeared first on Newswire.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over the process of promotions of Judicial Officers, Judges ofContinue Reading The post BASL flags judicial promotion concerns, urges seniority-based process appeared first on…

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Zohara Buhary with immediate effect,Continue Reading The post CMC budget vote : SLMC suspends member appeared first on Newswire.

The Government of India (GoI) has agreed to double the financial support per house to SLR 1,000,000 for the constructionContinue Reading The post India doubles financial commitment to 3 housing projects in Sri Lanka appeared first on…

Automated e‑gates have been introduced at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, providing Sri Lankan passengers with quicker and moreContinue Reading The post E-gates introduced at BIA to speed up immigration clearance…

Five opposition members of the Galle Municipal Council were arrested yesterday (30) for allegedly using criminal force against municipal staffContinue Reading The post Galle MC water attack : Five opposition councillors arrested appeared…

Former Cabinet Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has written to U.S. President Donald Trump requesting a reduction in tariffs imposed on SriContinue Reading The post Ex-minister writes to Trump seeking tariff cut on Sri Lankan imports appeared…

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath departed for Bangladesh from the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning. The Foreign Minister hadContinue Reading The post FM departs for Bangladesh to attend Khaleda Zia’s funeral…

Sri Lanka has been named among the world’s 10 destinations where travellers feel happiest, according to a new list publishedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka named among world’s 10 happiest travel destinations appeared first on Newswire.