Schools to remain closed from 18th to 20th July

Pakistani arrested with 42 heroin capsules at BIA

A?Pakistani national was arrested with 42 heroin capsules at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today. The Pakistani had arrived from Doha when he was arrested at the airport. He had in his possession 42 capsules with heroin weighing 7-10 grams each. (Colombo Gazette)

13 Nov, 2017

Government will develop country with international help

The?Government will develop the country with international assistance, Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today. The Minister said that while Chinese assistance has been sought to develop Hambantota, Indian and Japanese assistance has been sought to develop Trincomalee. Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de silva said that discussions are already underway to construct a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant in Hambantota to develop the power sector in the country. He also

13 Nov, 2017

Prasanna Ranaweera granted bail over Hambantota demo

Parliamentarian?Prasanna Ranaweera was granted bail today in the Hambantota protest case. Ranaweera and 31 others had been in remand for protesting near the Indian consulate in Hambantota recently in violation of a court order. When the case was heard again today, Ranaweera and the others who were in remand were granted bail. (Colombo Gazette)

13 Nov, 2017