The government says that it will carry out an inquiry about an attack on police in a Sri Lankan jail that left almost fifty police officers and some prison officials injured. Prisons deputy minister Wijithamuni de Zoysa say that police not been sensitive about prisoners’ feelings would have led to the attack in the Welikada […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: Chandana Perera) The 43rd death anniversary commemoration of former Deputy Speaker and Minister late D.A. Rajapaksa was held at Tangalla this morning on 07th November. D.A. Rajapaksa is the father of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. Late D.A. […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: Sudath Silva) Ten (10) new Ambassadors and High Commissioners handed over their credentials to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s office on Friday 05th November. Accordingly eight (8) new Ambassadors from Switzerland, Norway, Mongolia, Cambodia, Mexico, Oman, Peru and Vietnam and two (2) new High Commissioners from […]
November 07, 2010: Forty-three individuals have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, subsequent to a clash between police officers and a group of inmates at the Welikada prison. Speaking to Newsfirst, the Director of the Accident Ward of the Colombo National Hospital Dr Prasad Ariyawansa said that a number of police officers who were […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix By: Chandana Perera) President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the newly Constructed Tangalla Court Complex at a cost of Rs. 385 million this morning on 06 November. The new Judicial Complex comprises the High Court, District Court, Magistrate Courts, Legal Aid office and Labour Tribunal. Speaking at the opening […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: Sudath Silva) “With peace restored in the country, Hindus can now celebrate this festival with freedom and in the spirit of unity that is marked by the increased harmony and understanding among communities irrespective of ethnic, religious and other differences that have kept them apart for a […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by Chandana Perera) President Mahinda Rajapaksa presided at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat on 03 November at which up-to-date equipment and rescue vehicles, ambulances, and fogging machines were distributed, as appropriate, to local government authorities, the Disaster Management Centre, and the emergency and fire services. Of […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: Sudath Silva) President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the Upper Kothmale tunnel which is considered to be the longest tunnel in the country this morning (Thursday) on 04 November. This tunnel is 12.9 km in length and has a diameter of 5.2 meters to carry water from the […]
The Government signed a share purchase agreement and bought 51 percent shares of Shell Gas Lanka Limited (SGLL) for US $ 63 million yesterday. The Government also acquired 100 percent shares of the Shell Terminal Lanka Limited (STLL). The Government will also re-brand the company as Litro Limited. […]
Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma (Pix by: Sudath Silva) President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to the island after a successful three day official visit to China on 1 November. The President and his delegation were in Shanghai, China at an invitation extended by the Chinese Government to participate as a special guest at the closing […]
November 03, 2010: The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) has decided to introduce a new software to prevent children from accessing websites with lewd content. “Steps will be taken to introduce this software in the near future,” said Anusha Pelpitiya, Director General of the Commission. […]
President Mahinda Rajapaksa will open the Upper Kotmale tunnel which is considered the longest tunnel in the country tomorrow. This project which was delayed for over a decade due to various social and environmental issues commenced on the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa just a few months after assuming duties in 2005. This tunnel which […]
The three-member judge panel of the Colombo High Court today warned the Sunday Leader Chief Editor Fredrica Jansz that if she is a witness of the ‘white flag’ case she cannot write articles regarding the case while the verdict is still pending. The case, which has been filed against Sarath Fonseka regarding the ‘white flag’ […]
(Colombo Lankapuvath) Sri Lanka has climbed 9 positions from 2009 and is ranked 59th among 110 nations, in the World Prosperity Index released today (01). Sri Lanka is well above India, Pakistan and Indonesia representing the Asia Pacific region in the rating for 2010 released by London’s Legatum Institute. […]
Commonwealth Games silver medalist Chinthana Geethal Vidanage was named Most Outstanding Sportsman and received a luxury car worth Rs. Four million at the 36th National Sports Festival concluded at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy today. Vidanage representing North Central Province established a new Sri Lanka record while lifting an overall total of 306 points including […]