Two more individuals confirmed with virus taking total to 106

Over 1800 illegal constructions identified in Colombo

Over 1800 illegal constructions have been identified in Colombo, Megapolis and Western Region Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said. He says the Urban Development Authority (UDA) will take steps to file action against such illegal constructions in Colombo and other parts of the country. Ranawaka said that illegal constructions have resulted in huge traffic congestion in some parts of the city. “Within the next 6 months we will have a plan for every city in every province,” he said. He

16 Feb, 2017

Gota questioned by FCID on Anuradhapura construction

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was questioned today by the police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) on construction work carried out by the former Government in Anuradhapura. Rajapaksa was questioned by the FCID on his involvement with the Sanda Hiru Seya construction in Anuradhapura. The former Defence Secretary said he was asked about gold placed in the structure. Some members of the joint opposition were also present at the FCID when Rajapaksa was being questione

17 Feb, 2017

Much awaited delimitation report to be gazetted tomorrow

Provincial Councils Minister?Faizer Mustapha says the delimitation report will to be gazetted tomorrow. The report by the?Delimitation Committee?was handed over to Mustapha by the chairman of the committee Ashoka Peiris on January 17. The report was signed by all members of the?Committee and was to?be gazetted once some typing errors were rectified. The Ministry of Local Government appointed the five-member committee on 1st December 2015 to look into discrepancies regarding demarcation of bou

16 Feb, 2017