President appoints committee to look into fuel issue

Soldier killed, eight others injured in Mullaitivu accident

One soldier was killed and eight others sustained injuries following an accident in Mullaitivu today. The Police said that an Army jeep had lost control and met with an accident in Mullaitivu today. Nine soldiers were injured in the accident and were admitted to hospital. One solider succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

14 Jul, 2019

Agreement reached on amendments to Muslim Marriage Act

An agreement has been reached on amendments to the Muslim Marriage Act, Parliamentarian Faiszer Musthapha said today. He said the amendments to the Muslim Marriage Act were unanimously agreed upon after discussions with all the Sri Lankan Muslim Parliamentarians. It has been proposed that the age of marriage for both the bride and the groom should be 18 years. The bride should sign the Register of Marriage as a sign of her consent. It has also been proposed to upgrade the required qualificat

12 Jul, 2019

Sri Lanka wants readmission of Maldives to Commonwealth fast tracked

Sri Lanka wants the readmission of the Maldives to the Commonwealth fast tracked. Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said Sri Lanka supports the readmission of the Maldives to the Commonwealth, and he requested consideration of the ?fast track procedure? for readmission. He also conveyed Sri Lanka?s appreciation for the support and solidarity extended by the Commonwealth membership and the Secretary-General in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday tragedy, and called for greater focus in count

14 Jul, 2019