Government to crackdown on ragging at universities

SriLankan Airlines flight makes u-turn following technical failure

A?SriLankan Airlines flight made a u-turn and returned to Colombo following technical failure. The plane with over 130 passengers and drew was on its way to Mumbai when it had to return to Colombo. The passengers were later sent to Mumbai in another aircraft. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Nov, 2017

EU to help reduce poverty in Uva and Central Provinces

The?European Union launched?one of the largest programmes of development support in the country. The European Union will contribute?Rs. 5.4 billion in to reduce poverty in the provinces by improving the income of poor people living in rural areas and helping to ensure that they have enough food to eat, even in times of hardship. Speaking at the launch alongside the?Governors, Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of Uva and Central Provinces, Tung-Lai Margue, the Ambassador of the Delegation of

14 Nov, 2017

Report on fuel crisis handed over to President Sirisena

The committee appointed to look into the recent fuel crisis submitted its report to President Maithripala Sirisena today. President Maithripala Sirisena had appointed the committee when the fuel issue turned into a crisis last week. A shortage of fuel turned into a crisis with fuel sheds running out of petrol for days. The situation was resolved with an oil tanker arriving from the UAE and India sending stocks following a request from the President.?(Colombo Gazette)

14 Nov, 2017