Two associates of underworld leader ?Angoda Lokka? arrested

Move to scrap Light Rail Transit project gets cabinet nod

The cabinet has approved a decision to terminate the Light Rail Transit (LRT) System project. Cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella told reporters today the Government has decided to look at an alternative option to the LRT project. Rambukwella said that the cabinet had extensive discussions on the project and agreed that it was not the best option. He said that the cost of the project and damage to the environment were considered when deciding to scrap the project. Secretary to the Ministr

29 Sep, 2020

Cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines asserts its heading in the right direction

Cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines today asserted that its heading in the right direction. SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, reaffirming the global appeal of its marketing communication endeavors, bagged a gold award at the PATA Gold Awards 2020. Accordingly, the National Carrier was among the 20 winners announced recently at the virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020. SriLankan Airlines was awarded the title ?Marketing Carrier? for its Pan India

29 Sep, 2020

Galle District hit by serious drinking water problem

The Galle District has been hit by a serious drinking water problem, Southern Province Governor Dr Willy Gamage said. He said that only 1/3 of the drinking water requirement of the city of Galle is supplied. ?The drinking water problem in Galle District is very serious. It supplies only 1/3 of the drinking water requirement of the city of Galle. There is no way to provide new water connections too,” he said. He was speaking at a public consultation on water issues and solutions in the Souther

30 Sep, 2020