Students reported missing in mountain range found safe

MPs nominated to National Council

A number of Members of Parliament have been nominated to the National Council which was established on a proposal made by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The National Council consists of the Speaker as the Chair, the Prime Minister, Leader of the House of Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, the Chief Government Whip, the Chief Opposition Whip and not more than thirty-five (35) Members of Parliament. The MPs nominated for the National Council are Douglas Devananda, Naseer

23 Sep, 2022

Committee to facilitate repatriation of Sri Lankan refugees from India

The Government has initiated an accelerated programme to address the issues faced by Sri Lankan refugees who have already returned and are returning from India. Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, in collaboration with the Office for Reparations, has appointed the committee under the guidance of Minister Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa. A Special Committee chaired by Ms. Wasantha Perera, Justice Ministry Secretary, has been appointed and is engaged in simplifying the proce

24 Sep, 2022

Several areas in and around Colombo declared as High Security Zones

Several areas in and around Colombo have been declared as High Security Zones by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Accordingly, areas around the Parliament Complex, Supreme Court Complex, High Court Complex in Colombo, Magistrate Court Complex in Colombo and Attorney General?s Department, Presidential Secretariat, President’s House, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters and Police Headquarters have been declared as High Security Zones. Areas around the Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Army Headquarters i

23 Sep, 2022