Funds for free postal services for MPs and PC members increased

UN Under-Secretary General briefed on reconciliation process

Visiting UN Under-Secretary General (USG) for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman had talks in Colombo today with the Government. He met President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and?the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Kapila Waidyaratne. During the discussion with the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, matters relating to the national reconciliation process including land release was taken up for discussion. The Under- Secretary General was briefed on the prog

09 Mar, 2018

President Maithripala Sirisena to visit Japan and India

At the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a State visit to Japan from 12 to 17 March 2018. President Sirisena is scheduled to have an Imperial Audience with His Majesty, Emperor Akihito on 13 March, and on 14 March, he will meet Prime Minister Abe for summit talks. Following talks, the Japanese Premier will host the Sri Lankan President to a State dinner. The two leaders will discuss matters of mutual interest to deepen cooperatio

09 Mar, 2018

Curfew re-imposed in Kandy from 8pm tonight to 5am tomorrow

The Police curfew has been re-imposed in Kandy from 8pm tonight to 5am tomorrow, the Police said.

09 Mar, 2018