Sex workers arrested during raid on Mount Lavinia massage parlour

Government says steps taken to ensure equal rights to all

The Government says steps have been taken to ensure equal rights to all the people of the country. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that the present Government is committed to the development of the country while protecting the independent, sovereign, free and unitary state. He made these remarks while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Eastern Provincial Regional Consular Office of the Foreign Ministry in Trincomalee. ?The Governor has taken steps to provide equal rights to all

14 Mar, 2021

PM proposes visiting the temple once a week be made mandatory

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says visiting the temple once a week should be mandatory. He said that it should be mandatory for Buddhists to visit the Temple on a Poya Day or once a week. “We see this happening in other religions. Christians go to church on Sunday. Buddhists go to the temple if they feel like it or stay at home,” he said. The Prime Minister expressed these views while attending an event at a Buddhist temple in Puttalam today. “If not once a week then at least once a month

14 Mar, 2021

Defence Ministry warns will arrest anyone violating the law

The Defence Ministry today warned that anyone violating the law will be arrested. Defence Secretary, General (retd) Kamal Gunaratne said that laws are introduced or amended after being carefully studied by legal experts, including the Attorney General. He said that only accepted laws in the country can be followed. Gunaratne said that if anyone violates the law or attempts to follow their own laws, they will be arrested. The Defence Secretary also said that the Defence Ministry has been anal

14 Mar, 2021