Ukraine confirms one of its nationals was killed in Sri Lanka storm

Sri Lanka likely to receive GSP + trade concession next week

President Maithripala Sirisena says he has received information that Sri Lanka will receive the GSP + trade concession next week, marking a significant turning point in the industry and export fields of the country. He made these remarks while participating in a ceremony to open the newly built bridge in Halloluwa, Dodanwala, Kandy, today. The President further said that during the last two years the present Government was able to build friendship with all the countries in the world, eliminati

06 Jan, 2017

Mother and cousin of ‘Wele Suda’ arrested, remanded

The mother and a cousin of notorious drug dealer ‘Wele Suda’ were arrested with heroin in Wellawatta today. The police said that they had in their possession 20 grams of heroin at the time of the arrest. The mother and the?cousin of Wele Suda were produced in court and remanded till January 19. (Colombo Gazette)

06 Jan, 2017

Report sought on officials ignoring Health Ministry circular

A report has been sought on Hospital Directors who ignore circulars issued by the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry said in a statement today that Minister, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne had called for the report following a meeting with divisional heads. The Health Ministry said that the Minister had issued a circular instructing all Government hospitals to conduct blood tests and not direct patients to private hospitals for this purpose. However some?Hospital Directors have reportedly disregarde

06 Jan, 2017