The prison authorities have decided yesterday (31) to close down the Vavuniya Prison until August 15 with immediate effect. The prison has been closed on the...
A special meeting will be held in Colombo today (01) between the Tamil political parties in the North and the Indian High Commissioner, it was reported....
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the incident of setting fire to a house where a birthday party was being held in Thonikkal, Vavuniya. Police...
Eighteen people were injured when a SLTB bus plying from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya skidded off the road and went down a precipice at around 4.30...
The Esala Full Moon Poya Day with several significant events in Buddhist history falls today. The Buddha’s preaching of his First Sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, to...
Branches of the People’s Bank will remain open tomorrow (11) despite it being a Poya Holiday. In an announcement, the bank says their branches will be...
Refurbishment of the Hulftsdorp Supreme Court complex commenced today (31), with financial assistance of RMB 240 million from the Chinese Government. The total construction area of...
Fuel prices have been revised with effect from midnight today (31). New prices are as follows: – 92 Octane Petrol : Rs. 348/- (Up by Rs....
A swift probe will be initiated into the alleged distortion during the singing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the Lanka Premier League...
Appeal Court Judge Neil Iddawela has recused himself from hearing the writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena, challenging the magisterial inquiry and the issuing...