SriLankan Airlines continues flights to selected international destinations

Sri Lanka keen to resume LRT project soon

Sri Lanka is keen to resume the Japanese funded Light Rail Transit (LRT) protect soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. Dr. Tanaka Akihiko, the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), called on President Wickremesinghe in Colombo. During the meeting, Dr. Akihiko expressed gratitude for President Wickremesinghe’s commitment to the economic reform program, acknowledging its challenging nature. In response, President Wickremesinghe emphasized his focus on ensuring the swi

15 Feb, 2024

MP Ali Sabri Raheem’s vehicle rams into a hand tractor

The vehicle in which Member of Parliament Ali Sabri Raheem was traveling crashed into a hand tractor injuring one person. The Police said the accident took place along the Puttalam – Anuradhapura Road. The MPs vehicle had crashed into the rear of the hand tractor early Tuesday morning. The MP was unhurt but the driver of the hand tractor sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital. The driver of the car in which the MP was traveling was arrested by the Saliyawewa Police. (Colombo Gazette

13 Feb, 2024

UNP invites Sajith to rejoin the party

The United National Party (UNP) invited opposition leader Sajith Premadasa to rejoin the party. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said that the door is still open for Premadasa to return to the UNP. He said that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is still willing put all differences aside and work with Premadasa. Bandara said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Premadasa has now become a military campy. He said that retired military officers like former Army Commander Daya Ra

13 Feb, 2024