Main suspect in murder of Karandeniya official arrested

India reiterates call for meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka

India has reiterated calls for meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka. The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Shri Gopal Baglay, recalled commitments of the Government of Sri Lanka relating to the legitimate aspirations of the Tamil community for equality, justice, peace and dignity. He maintained that achieving them through meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka will also contribute to peace, reconciliation, inclusive progress and strength of the country. The Indian Hig

14 Mar, 2021

Government says steps taken to ensure equal rights to all

The Government says steps have been taken to ensure equal rights to all the people of the country. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that the present Government is committed to the development of the country while protecting the independent, sovereign, free and unitary state. He made these remarks while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Eastern Provincial Regional Consular Office of the Foreign Ministry in Trincomalee. ?The Governor has taken steps to provide equal rights to all

14 Mar, 2021

Advanced Level and Grade 5 Scholarship examinations postponed

The Advanced Level and Grade 5 Scholarship examinations have been postponed. The Education Ministry said that the two examinations will not be held in August as scheduled. According to the Education Ministry, the decision to postpone the two examinations was taken as the syllabus had not been fully covered. Schools have not been operating as scheduled over the past year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the Education Ministry feels the syllabus had not been fully covered

14 Mar, 2021