Pakistani couple arrested with heroin capsules

Biz community in Sri Lanka seek transparency on US deal

The Ceylon Chamber expressed its concern with regard to the increasing levels of speculation among its Membership and society at large on the consequences surrounding the proposed Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Agreement. Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya is the Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Ceylon Chamber requested the Government of Sri Lanka to provide an enhanced level of transparency with respect to these agreements and their pote

03 Jul, 2019

Probe launched over complaint made by Muslim woman

An investigation has been launched by the Police Special Investigations Unit over a complaint made by a Muslim woman. The woman had alleged that the Bandaragama Police had failed to take action over a complaint she had made that she had been harassed. The Police media unit said that the Special Investigations Unit has launched an investigation over the complaint against the Bandaragama Police.

03 Jul, 2019

NP Governor to crack whip on protests during office hours

Northern Province Governor Dr. Suren R?ghavan has warned that he will take action on Government officials employed under the administration of the Northern Province who hold demonstrations during office hours. The Governor’s office said that the Governor had ordered an investigation into an issue involving the Northern Provincial Agriculture Department. The Governor had directed the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture to inquire into the incident and submit a report. The Governor has rec

03 Jul, 2019