UNP warns will “hit back” at convention

Retirement age for medical officers extended to 63

The retirement age for medical officers has been extended to 63 through a gazette notification issued by the Minister of Public Services,?Provincial Councils and Local Government. Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon? issued the gazette notice amending the age limit for compulsory retirement of medical officers in the public service will from 61 to 63. “The compulsory retirement age for medical officers of all grades in the public service will be extended to 63 years,” the gazette notice said. T

01 Jul, 2021

Sri Lanka informs EU of action to review PTA and on progress in reconciliation

The Government of Sri Lanka has apprised the European Union (EU) on steps being taken to revisit provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), with the study of existing legislation, past practice, and international best practices. The EU was informed of the decision made by the Cabinet of Ministers on 21 June to appoint a Cabinet Sub-committee and an Officials Committee to assist the Cabinet Sub-Committee, to review the PTA, and to submit a report to the Cabinet within three months. To

02 Jul, 2021

Twenty-one including Mihintala PS official arrested over rape of 15-year old girl

Twenty-one suspects including the Deputy Chairman of the Mihintala Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) have been arrested over the exploitation and rape of a 15-year old girl. A total of 18 suspects had initially been arrested over the incident. The Police said that another three suspects were arrested last night, including the Deputy Chairman of the Mihintala Pradeshiya Sabha, raising the total number of suspects arrested to 21. The suspects now in custody includes the main suspect who was arrested earlie

01 Jul, 2021