Accomplice of drug kingpin ?Wele Suda? arrested

Gas cylinder explosion injures two in Dematagoda

A gas cylinder explosion injured two people in Dematagoda today. The explosion occurred in a house in Dematagoda. The Police said that two women were injured in the explosion and were admitted to hospital for treatment.

15 Sep, 2019

Governor orders Northern schools to remain open tomorrow

Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan has ordered the authorities to ensure schools in the North remain open tomorrow. Schools had been asked to be closed by some politicians in support of a major rally in Jaffna tomorrow being organised by the Tamil People’s Council led by former Northern Province Chief Minister C.V Wigneswaran. The rally is being staged to demand the authorities to address issues and concerns of the Tamils. “The Governor’s attention has been drawn to media reports that

15 Sep, 2019

New UK visa scheme offered to Sri Lankan students

In a major boost for Sri Lankan students, the UK has launched a new ?Graduate Immigration Route? for international students choosing the UK for their higher education, the British High Commission in Colombo said today. This new scheme allows students pursuing their higher education in UK to stay and work,or to look for work, for two years following the completion of their education. It will provide greater opportunities for talented international students to remain in the UK for two years to wo

13 Sep, 2019