Pakistani sentenced to death for smuggling heroin to Colombo

National Salaries Commission established

A National Salaries Commission has been established to provide guidance and assistance to the Government in formulating and executing a National Salaries Policy. The Commission has been established by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in accordance with the powers vested upon him under the Article 33 of the Constitution. With the establishment of this Commission the National Salaries and Cadre Commission established on March 18, 2019 and subsequent amendments to it will be abolished. The gazette n

14 Feb, 2020

Three Indians arrested at sea off Talaimannar

The Navy arrested three Indian nationals attempting to illegally migrate to Sri Lanka on a dinghy, along with two more suspects, the Navy media unit said. The dinghy was seen in the sea area north of Talaimannar by a naval craft patrolling the area. The Indians and two Sri Lankans were arrested by the Navy. Among those detained were a 33 year old woman, a 07 year old girl and two Sri Lankans who ferried the Indians on the dinghy. Those arrested were administered first aid and were handed over

15 Feb, 2020

Mahinda urges Sri Lankans to express love to those that matter the most

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged Sri Lankans, to express their love to the people that matter the most as the world celebrates Valentines Day. In a message posted on his Facebook page, Rajapaksa said that as people around the world celebrate love on Valentines Day it is imperative to note the power that love possesses, for a life without the blessing of true love, is empty and without purpose. “Today, I invite all Sri Lankans, to express their love to the people that matter the mos

14 Feb, 2020