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The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organization cautioned Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of a possible threat on the Catholic community of the country way back in 2017, BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe…

Former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal received his appointment letter as the new Governor of the Central Bank from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today at the President’s Office.

It is possible for the country to be reopened soon going by the current situation pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head, National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19…

About 9kg and 914g of smuggled Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation conducted in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar yesterday. The operation also made way to the apprehension…

Turmeric would be sold at Rs 200 per 100 grams at Sathosa and Cooperative outlets from today, State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura said. The Development of Minor Crops Including Sugarcane, Maize, Cashew, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel…

Paddy Marketing Board Chairman Dr. Jatal Mannapperuma has tendered his resignation. Dr. Mannapperuma has cited personal reasons for the resignation sent to Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage via email.

A discussion on the re-opening of schools was held at the Ministry of Health yesterday (15) under the patronage of Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Accordingly, it was decided at this meeting to take the policy decision regarding…

Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena on Tuesday inspected the goods that have been decaying and disintegrating for many years at the Bonded Warehouse of the Customs Department at the Colombo Harbour. “The Customs…

State Minister of Prisons Management and Prisoners' Rehabilitation, Lohan Ratwatte has resigned from his portfolio a short while ago. He has sent his resignation letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. And President has accepted…

The Finance Bill No. 18 of 2021 was certified by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today. This legislation was to enable persons to voluntarily disclose undisclosed taxable supplies, income and assets required to be disclosed…