Vice Chancellors to decide on date to resume

Popular politician Namal Rajapaksa says “I do”

Popular politician and son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa married his fiancee Limini Weerasinghe today. Namal, the?eldest son of Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa and wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa, attended religious ceremonies in Colombo before heading to Weeraketiya for the marriage ceremony. Limini Weerasinghe is the daughter of businessman Thilak Weerasinghe. Family members and close friends attended the wedding ceremony.

12 Sep, 2019

Media Minister warns Rupavahini heading for bankruptcy

The Minister of Mass Media (Non-Cabinet) Ruwan Wijewardena today warned that state television Rupavahini is heading towards bankruptcy. Speaking to reporters today, Wijewardena said that Rupavahini has been running at a loss since 2014 and the situation aggravated in 2018. He said that he made several attempts to change the top management of Rupavahini but those attempts were blocked by President Maithripala Sirisena. The Minister said that unions and employees at Rupavahini had urged him to

11 Sep, 2019

China and Sri Lanka discuss expanding military ties

China and Sri Lanka had talks on expanding the military ties between both countries. The Defence Attach? at the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, Senior Colonel Xu Jianwel paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters, the Army media unit said today. Discussions largely focused on sound bilateral relations that prevail between both military organizations. They also looked at the possibilities for further improvement with varying train

11 Sep, 2019