Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has decided to grant assistance of US $15 million to promote Buddhist ties between the two countries.

The train services will be limited today (March 18) as the Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union launched a 24-hour token strike last midnight (March 17).

Minister of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva said, Sri Lankans employed overseas, who are unable to return home due to the expiry of their work contracts, will be flown back at State expense by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

A protest will be staged outside the President’s Secretariat tomorrow to protest the unjust treatment of Sri Lankan migrant workers who remain stranded, Opposition Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara said yesterday.

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and 08 persons have been remanded over the Central Bank Bond Scam issue in 2016.

A foreign-made pistol with ammunition recovered by CID in a vehicle belonging to former Western Province Governor Azath Sally yesterday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera says a final decision on banning the burqa and niqab in Sri Lanka, is a lengthy process.

The government yesterday urged the public not to panic as certain European countries halted the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

A Parliamentary subcommittee has been appointed to formulate an appropriate methodology to include law as a subject to the school curriculum.

Former Governor of Western Province Azath Salley was arrested this evening (March 16) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a statement he had made on March 10, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar as the selling rate exceeded Rs 200 on Tuesday (16), the third time in the country’s history.

Two persons have been arrested by police while in possession of 124 counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes at Oluwil, Akkaraipattu.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the Government which is well aware of the challenges faced by the local apparel industry, is ready to extend its fullest support to enhance its productivity and quality.

Indian tycoon Gautam Adani yesterday expressed his gratitude to Sri Lankan leaders for the opportunity granted to develop the West Terminal in the Colombo Port.

The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) Easter Sunday is not complete, Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday told media.

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd). says as the authorized body of the country to protect the national security, they will not hesitate to arrest and implement the law against anyone who breaks the law or create unrest amongst communities.