Partially burnt body found inside vehicle in Monaragala

Finance Ministry insists no cut in subsidy, welfare facilities

No subsidy or other welfare facility that have been increased for the people after the Government came in to power has been slashed or removed, the Finance Ministrt said today. The Ministry said that despite huge allocations made for development projects in the Budget 2017, Rs.403 billion has been allocated for subsidies and welfare expenditures. This is an increase of Rs.143 billion when compared with Rs.260 billion allocated in 2014. After Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake presented Budget

24 Nov, 2016

Sri Lanka and Philippines hold political consultations

The first round of Sri Lanka ? Philippines Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries concluded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, the Foreign Ministry said today. Sri Lanka and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 February this year to hold political consultations between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries. The dialogue coincides with the commemoration

23 Nov, 2016

Appointment of 350 jail guards suspended by Minister

The appointment of 350 jail guards have been suspended as per instructions of Minister of Prison Reforms, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, D.M. Swaminathan following complaints made to the Minister regarding corruption and bribery charges. Many persons including members of parliament have complained to the Minister in this regard. In this backdrop, Minister Swaminathan has issued instructions to carry out a proper investigation into the bribery allegations and to take action against s

24 Nov, 2016