Schools in parts of South to close owing to adverse weather

Constitutional Council to discuss vacancies in Independent Commissions

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet tomorrow (03) at the Speakers Residence under the chairmanship of the former Speaker of the 8th Parliament Karu Jayasuriya. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and other members of the Constitutional Council are scheduled to attend the meeting. The Secretary General of Parliament and the Secretary to the Constitutional Council Dhammika Dasanayake stated that vacancies in several Independent Commi

02 Aug, 2020

Tamil diaspora in Canada extend support to TNA

The Canadian Tamil Congress has called on all Tamils to cast their precious vote wisely at the forthcoming Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka. CTC said the Tamil people?s struggle for democratic rights in Sri Lanka has a long history and since independence the desire of Tamils to live as a free people has not been diminished by the many setbacks and the tests of endurance faced by Tamils in their onward march for justice, dignity and equality. “The manner in which the Tamils of Sri Lanka foug

01 Aug, 2020

Weapons found hidden near Mount Lavinia canal

The Police today found four pistols and magazines hidden near a canal at Mount Lavinia. The Police said that the weapons were found based on information received by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). The pistols and magazines were found in a shrub area near the canal. The CCD is conducting further investigations. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Aug, 2020