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Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Jagath Alwis apologizes to Chief Justice Public Security Ministry Secretary Major General (Retd.) Jagath Alwis has apologised to Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, saying the letter addressed directly to him was not intended to be sent to him.…

Foreign Secretary resigns over ‘personal reasons’! Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage, who served as the foreign secretary for around two years has resigned, reports say. Colombage has said he had resigned due to personal reasons. A former Navy Commander, Colombage was…

Humanitarian assistance from India arrives The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka – Gopal Baglay handed over a large consignment of humanitarian assistance worth more than LKR 2 billion from the people of India to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Prof.…

CB moots expeditious energy sector tariff revision     The Central Bank (CB) said expeditious and transparent revision of energy sector tariffs should be a priority to boost the financial position of energy-related state owned entities. In its latest monetary…

Uninterrupted electricity supply soon : Minister reveals plan Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that the government has decided to supply fuel for electricity generation as a priority, to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in the country.He said that…

NCPA investigates a student’s video post! The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has initiated an investigation regarding a video posted on social media by an O/L student of the D.A. Rajapaksa Vidyalaya in Weeraketiya alleging that the principal had banned…

Tenders called for the importation of 25 police dogs! The Police Headquarters said that tenders have been called for the importation of 25 high quality male and female dogs for breeding puppies to be trained in police duties including explosives…

If pressurized, fuel distribution will be suspended- Minister Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera, has said that the fuel distribution activities will have to be suspended if the pressure exerted by the people on the fuel transport bowsers continues.…

New CCTV footage related to murder of SLPP MP released More CCTV footage have being released related to the brutal murder of SLPP MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala in Nittambuwa on the 9th of May. The Police have now arrested the main…

Harin, Manusha to face disciplinary action Newly sworn in ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara are to face disciplinary action from their party – Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Chief Opposition Whip – Lakshman Kiriella said in Parliament today (20) that…