Child killed after being run over by bus in Gampola

Madura Vithanage gets formal approval to travel to Parliament by boat

Member of Parliament Madura Vithanage has been given formal approval to travel to Parliament regularly by boat. The MP, who travelled to Parliament by boat today, said that security and all other clearance has been obtained for him to travel by boat for every Parliament sitting. He said that while he had travelled to Parliament by boat on a previous occasion, he did not have proper clearance. However, he says Parliament authorities have now given him formal clearance to travel to Parliament b

09 Mar, 2021

US awards Women of Courage award to Sri Lankan lawyer

Sri Lankan lawyer Ranitha Gnanarajah received the International Women of Courage (IWOC) award in the US. Ranitha Gnanarajah is one of few women from around the world who revived the award during a virtual ceremony attended by First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. Gnanarajah continues to fight for and defend the rights of the marginalized and vulnerable communities in the country, despite threats and challenges by the state. Ranitha has de

09 Mar, 2021

Police service to be modernised

The Sri Lanka Police Department will be modernized by amending existing traditional methods. The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara in this regard. As per the proposal a steering committee will be appointed to design a project to monitor and implement the overall modernization of the Police, prioritizing the Traffic and Road Safety Division. The Sri Lanka Police is a leading body empowered to ensure the safety and secur

09 Mar, 2021