Several faculties of Rajarata University temporarily closed

Prime Minister notes importance of UNP-SLFP alliance

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today noted the importance of the alliance between the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). Speaking at the launch of a housing project in Pannipitiya, the Prime Minister said as a result of the decision taken by the two main political parties to form a unity Government, Sri Lanka is receiving international financial assistance. “We could have followed the old saying that we do not need to work with anyone else. But lets see ho

17 Jul, 2017

Bangladesh confirms Sri Lanka FTA to be signed this year

Bangladesh confirmed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka will be signed this year,?bdnews24.com reported. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said the FTA with Sri Lanka with the aim to boost bilateral trade will also be signed this year. Dhaka has been negotiating the FTA with Colombo since 2013 to increase trade now worth $80 million every year. This would be Bangladesh?s first deal for free trade with any country. The decision was made on Friday during a meeting between Prime Ministe

17 Jul, 2017

Faiszer says ready to probe killing of several stray dogs

The Government says it is prepared to investigate claims of stray dogs being killed using illegal methods. Provincial Councils Minister?Faiszer Musthapha said that killing dogs is not a policy of the Government. “There are issues due to stray dogs which we need to find a clear solution. But killing dogs is totally unacceptable. Anyone who is carrying out this operation should stop this,” he said. The Minister said that if there is evidence of stray dogs being killed then a complaint must be m

17 Jul, 2017