SC allows proceedings against GR, MR to proceed

Mosquito breeding grounds found in Colombo schools

Dengue mosquito breeding grounds have been found in several schools in Colombo, the Ministry of Health said today. According to the Health Ministry, 48 schools in Colombo have been found to have dengue?mosquito breeding grounds. The Health Ministry said that?mosquito breeding grounds have also been found in 48?state institutions and 53 premises under construction. The Ministry of Health has taken steps to issue a notice of warning to some property owners while legal action has been filed on 3

17 Nov, 2016

Basil confident of future of new opposition political party

Former Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa today expressed confidence over the future of the newly formed political party after he obtained membership in the party. Addressing the media at the first press conference by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna,?Basil Rajapaksa said that several Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members will join the new party. Former Foreign Minister, Professor G.L Peiris is the chairman of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expec

17 Nov, 2016

National Action Plan launched to address sexual violence

A?National Action Plan to address Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) was officially launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and the United Nations Development Prorgamme (UNDP) in Colombo today. The National Action Plan, developed on the vision of creating ?a violence free life for women and children? with Zero Tolerance for Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Sri Lanka, is significant as it was formulated using a multi-sectoral approach with engagement from key ministries repre

16 Nov, 2016