Lalith Weeratunga appears before Police SIU

No faith Norochcholai plant will last its full lifetime

The Government has no faith the Norochcholai coal power plant will last its full lifetime. Deputy Minister of Power and Energy Ajith Perera told Parliament today that the lifetime of one plant at the Norochcholai Coal?Power Plant expires in 2041 and the other on 2044. However he said the Government has doubts if the plant will last its full lifetime considering the several breakdowns it faced since it was commissioned. The Deputy Minister said the Government hopes to have another coal power p

07 Sep, 2017

Perpetual Treasuries lawyer announces he is withdrawing

Perpetual Treasuries lawyer Nihal Fernando today announced he is withdrawing from representing his client in the treasury bond case. Fernando informed the Presidential Commission investigating the treasury bond scam of his decision to withdraw.

07 Sep, 2017

Heavy rain, strong winds slam most parts of the country

Heavy rain and strong winds were experienced in most parts of the country today. The Department of Meteorology said that the prevailing showery condition in the island, particularly in the south western part is expected to continue. It said that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa Central and North-western provinces. Heavy falls (100-150 mm) are expected at some places, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle

07 Sep, 2017