Health Ministry imposes maximum retail price for stents

Proposal to declare Tripaitaka world heritage handed over to UN

A proposal to declare Tripaitaka a world heritage was handed over to the UN by President Maithripala Sirisena today. The proposal was handed over at an event held at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. The Tripitaka contains the teachings of the Load Buddha made over 2300 years ago. The Tripitaka contains three volumes as Suthra, Vinaya and Abhidarma.

23 Mar, 2019

Parliament to debate Wilpattu deforestation issue

Parliament is to debate the Wilpattu deforestation issue after a proposal was made in Parliament today. Concerns were raised that the issue may result in fresh communal tensions in Sri Lanka and needs to be resolved soon. Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today that the land which was cleared to resettle some families had been allocated by former Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa in 2012. Kiriella said the Government is prepared to debate the issue in Parliament an

23 Mar, 2019

US notes timely action in Sri Lanka will be good for future

The United States has noted that timely action in Sri Lanka on the human rights issue will be good for the future of the country. The US State Department said that the US welcomes Sri Lanka’s renewed commitment to reconciliation, justice and accountability. “We welcome Sri Lanka’s renewed commitment to reconciliation, justice, and accountability. Timely action to address these issues will secure a peaceful and prosperous future for all Sri Lankans,” the State Department said. The US was react

23 Mar, 2019