Two tea pluckers killed in Balangoda accident

Indian arrested at BIA with gold worth over Rs 19 million

Customs officers arrested an Indian National at the?Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today when he attempted to smuggle gold into the country. The Indian had in his possession a gold slab and gold jewellery worth over Rs 19 million, the Customs Department said. The Indian had arrived from Dubai this morning and was arrested after?the gold was found concealed inside a hydraulic vehicle jack. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Jul, 2018

President?s Counsel Hemantha Warnakulasuriya passed away

President?s Counsel Hemantha Warnakulasuriya passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital.?He was 74 years old. Hemantha Warnakulasuriya has contributed to several special cases. An expert in law field, he has been regularly educating the public on rule of law, justice, peoples’ sovereignty and democratic rights through mass media. Warnakulasuriya had served as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Legal Aid Commission and as an Assistant Secretary to the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. He

11 Jul, 2018

CEYPETCO increases fuel prices following Sirisena-Mangala talks

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has increased the price of fuel following a decision reached at talks held between President Maithripala Sirisena and Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera today. Co-cabinet spokesman, Minster Rajitha Senaratne said that the price of fuel sold by?CEYPETCO will come under review every month. Following the latest revision the price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs 8, Petrol 95 Octane by Rs 7, Diesel by Rs 9 and Super Diesel by Rs 10 at?CEYPETCO

10 Jul, 2018