Category: Local News

The Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva leaves for New Delhi, early on Friday (10) in order to attend the military funeral of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat who was killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (8) with his wife and 11 others, including military officers.

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says there is a mismatch between education generally on offer in Sri Lanka and what is necessary for the country to develop in the 21st century.

Japan is keen on attracting skilled workers from Sri Lanka said the new Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki when he called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (09).

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa says the importation of vehicles and recruitment of public sector employees will not be carried out in 2022.

Former Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda has been appointed as the new Governor of the North Western Province.

Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal says solutions will be provided to the country’s dollar shortage.

The Health Professionals Association has decided to launch a token strike covering the Central Province from 7:00 am today today (December 09).

A ship loaded with 20,000 tons of fertilizer from Shandong-based producer Seawin Biotech meant for export to Sri Lanka is on its way back after failing to reach any constructive agreement with Sri Lanka

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday asked JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake to act like a mature politician.

A World Health Organization (WHO) official says existing vaccines should still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe COVID cases.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has directed the Litro Gas company to recall all unused LP gas cylinders distributed before December 04 currently with dealers and at households.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (7), said the Government should reveal why the Finance Minister undertook a visit to India during Budget Debate.

The Government will not hesitate to take legal action against the two LP Gas importing companies if the Presidential Committee confirms that the two companies are found to be responsible for the recent incidents, Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the country’s government will not tolerate violence in the name of religion and people who commit such acts will not be spared by the authorities.

The Cabinet of Ministers has given the nod to issue national birth certificates with a unique identification number.

An Extraordinary Gazette notification issued allowing imports of organic and inorganic compounds and phosphorus derivatives of fertiliser and banning Glyphosate.