Imran Khan pleads not guilty Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges a day after his arrest sparked nationwide protests. Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested, police say, and eight people have died…
ON SACKING OF KURUNEGALA MAYOR GAZETTED
Gazette issued over sacking of fmr. mayor of Kurunegala Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP), has been sacked from office and membership of the council over allegations of corruption against him by the North-Western Province Governor Admiral of the…
FORMER PAKISTAN PREMIER IMRAN KHAN ARRESTED
Imran Khan arrested Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested outside the High Court in the capital, Islamabad.Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated.Footage showed dozens of paramilitary forces…
WELFARE BENEFIT PAYMENT FROM “ASWESUMA”FROM JULY 01st
“Aswesuma” welfare benefit payment from 01 July President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directions for the initiation of “Aswesuma” welfare benefit payments, which are scheduled to commence from July 1st. The necessary gazette has been published in accordance with the…
DEBATE ON X-PRESS DISASTER TO COMMENCE TOMORROW
X-Press disaster : 2 day adjournment debate from tomorrow Meanwhile, the Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake stated that the Committee on Parliamentary Business decided that instead of the debate on the second reading of the Central Bank…
PMD INSTRUCTS PROVINCIAL CHIEF SECRETARIES TO TAKE PROMPT ACTION TO COMBAT DENGUE SPREADING
Provincial Chief Secretaries called to take prompt action to control dengue According to the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekanayake has informed all Provincial Chief Secretaries in writing today (09) to take all precautionary measures…
ON NATIONAL WAR HEROES CEREMONY PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS
Preliminary discussions held on National War Heroes Ceremony A preliminary discussion has been held on the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony to be held this year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. According to the PMD, arrangements have been made…
PRICE OF WHEAT FLOUR TO REMAIN STATIC
Wheat flour price will not increase – Minister The Customs concession of Rs. 3 that was imposed on wheat flour has been removed and there will be no change in the price of wheat flour in the retail market,…
AS A TRADITION UNDER A NEW PRESIDENT THREE GOVERNORS URGED TO RESIGN
Three Governors urged to resign The President’s Office has urged governors of 03 provinces to resign, reports say.It is said that the governors of Eastern, Northern and Sabaragamuwa provinces have been urged to resign.The President’s Office has reportedly pointed…
ON A SHORT VISIT BASIL OFF TO US
Basil leaves for US The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former Minister, Basil Rajapaksa has left for Dubai early this morning (May 07), onboard an Emirates flight, Ada Derana reporter said. He is reportedly scheduled…