Expenditure heads for two Ministries defeated

Online system being developed to book a grave

By Indika Sri Aravinda An online system is being developed to book a grave at any cemetery in the country. Provincial Councils and Local Government State Minister Sarath Weerasekara told the Colombo Gazette that the new system is being developed to make the public service offered by local councils more effective. He said that the initial framework to develop the online system, where the public can book a grave online, has already been finalised. The State Minister said that attention has als

21 Sep, 2020

Another “white elephant” in Hambantota back in operation

Another “white elephant” in Hambantota was back in operation with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa the chief guest at the event. Rajapaksa attended a conference held at the Hambantota Convention Center today. Speaking at the event, Rajapaksa said that the Hambantota Convention Center was saved from any damage as it was not used to store paddy by the former regime. The former Government had at one time used the Mattala International Airport to store paddy calling it a “white elephant” project.

20 Sep, 2020

Two Customs Department officers arrested

Two Customs Department officers were arrested for illegally removing a large consignment of turmeric in the custody of the Customs Department. The Police arrested the two officers for removing 33,000 kg of turmeric. The turmeric was found inside three container trucks by the Police.

19 Sep, 2020