Northern Provincial Council delegation to visit India

FCID grills Yoshitha Rajapaksa at navy headquarters

The police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) questioned Lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa at the navy headquarters today. He was questioned over alleged financial irregularities at the?Carlton Sports Network (CSN).

30 Jan, 2016

Government tight?lipped on SF getting National list seat

The Government today refused to comment on moves to give former army commander Sarath Fonseka the vacant?National list seat in Parliament. Leader of the House and United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella said that the most suitable person will get the seat. The seat became vacant following the demise of M.K.D.S Gunawardena who entered Parliament under the UNP National list following the August 17 Parliament election. There were reports that Fonseka has been confirmed as t

30 Jan, 2016

Western Province megapolis development plan launched

The launching ceremony of the Western Province Megapolis Development Plan was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, today at Independence Square. According to this development plan, the entire Western Province, which includes the districts of Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara, will be developed as a mega town. The development plan which will be carried out throughout 15 years will come into operation under three phases at a cost of Rs. 40 billion. Four main objectives of the

29 Jan, 2016