No corruption or fraud in repatriation process – Namal

The Government will definitely not allow any corruption or fraud to take place in the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers and if this happens, he will definitely oppose it as a Government Minister, said Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa.



Lasantha Wickrematunge’s daughter files complaint with United Nations Human Rights Committee

The daughter of a slain Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge filed a complaint Friday with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over alleged government involvement in her father’s death 12 years ago.



US charges 3 Sri Lankans over 2019 IS Easter attacks

The US Justice Department charged three Sri Lankans on Friday with supporting terrorism for their participation in the 2019 Islamic State Easter attack that killed 268 people.



Sri Lanka confirms 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Dayasiri Jayasekara tests COVID-19 positive

State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara has tested positive for COVID-19.



Government only focused on tourists now – Sajith

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa charges that the government has forgotten the plight of Lankan expatriates and is only focused on bringing down Ukranian tourists.



Don’t endanger entire nation for benefit of a few – Karu

The country was facing the danger of being hit by the third wave COVID-19, as some individuals in high position were concerned about furthering their own interest Chairman of the National Movement for a Social Justice (NMSJ) Karu Jayasuriya, told the media in Colombo yesterday.



Eighteen member Deregulation Commission to simplify existing laws

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 18-member Deregulation Commission for the simplification of the existing Laws and Regulations in the interest of the people.



Sri Lanka confirms 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



18,000 ecstasy pills worth Rs.130 Million seized by Sri Lanka Customs

The Sri Lanka Customs has seized a package containing 18,000 ecstasy pills worth over Rs. 130 million at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo.



Paid quarantine not mandatory for returnees to Sri Lanka – Namal

Minister of Sports Namal Rajapaksa says government quarantine centres will be provided to all Sri Lankans who are repatriated.



183 more Ukraine tourists arrive in Sri Lanka

A flight carrying 183 more Ukrainian tourists landed at the Mattala International airport today.



Sri Lanka Army establishes Agriculture and Livestock Corps

Sri Lanka Army has established a new unit named ‘Corps of Agriculture and Livestock’, says Commander of Army General Shavendra Silva.



Muslim marriage law in Sri Lanka to be amended

The Muslim Marriage Law in Sri Lanka will be amended, said Justice Minister Ali Sabry in Parliament on Wednesday (06).



It is fair to pardon Duminda too – Wimal

Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Minister Wimal Weerawansa said, former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva, who is on death row, could also be pardoned if Venerable Uvathanne Sumana Thera, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the possession of a large quantity of weapons, could be released on a presidential pardon.



Mass Media Minister promises to probe ITN losses since 2016

Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told Parliament yesterday that the Independent Television Network had been a loss-making institute since 2016.