SLFP will not contest Local Government polls with the UNP

Boys and football coach free from Tham Luang caves in Thailand

Divers in northern Thailand have rescued all 12 boys and their football coach from flooded caves, 17 days after they got trapped underground. Their plight and the massive, dangerous three-day-long operation to free them gripped the world’s attention. The group was cut off on 23 June after heavy rains flooded their way back out. They were found by British divers last week, huddled in darkness on a ledge amid fears they could be forced to stay there for months until water receded. There were c

10 Jul, 2018

Indian arrested at BIA with gold worth over Rs 19 million

Customs officers arrested an Indian National at the?Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today when he attempted to smuggle gold into the country. The Indian had in his possession a gold slab and gold jewellery worth over Rs 19 million, the Customs Department said. The Indian had arrived from Dubai this morning and was arrested after?the gold was found concealed inside a hydraulic vehicle jack. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Jul, 2018

FTA talks on the agenda of Thai PM’s visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Thailand will launch negotiations for a possible future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between both countries, during a visit to Sri Lanka this week by?the Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha. At the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena, the Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on?12 and 13 July 2018. This visit takes place against the backdrop of discussions during President Sirisena?s visit to Th

10 Jul, 2018