Jaffna groundwater management unit to be built for Rs. 189 million
Work on the first phase of a Rs. 189 million Groundwater Resources Board management unit in Jaffna began with a foundation stone…
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Ministry asks public to keep away from ailing elephant Kawanthissa
The Ministry of Environment has asked the public to stay away from the site where the critically ill elephant Kawanthissa is being…
Minister Lal Kantha rules out pardon for Gnanasara Thera
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha said the Government will not release Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, as it would go against its mandate…
Shiranthi Rajapaksa granted bail in Siriliya Saviya case
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court granted bail to Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Friday after a medical report said she requires bypass surgery.
Asiri Central Hospital responds to allegations over patient death
Asiri Central Hospital denied negligence and any delay in releasing remains, and urged the public to avoid unverified claims about a recent…
Assets worth over Rs. 85 million frozen in Jaffna
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen cash and property worth over Rs. 85 million in Jaffna over suspected links to drug…
CID tells court fake SriLankan Airlines app was used in bank scam
The Criminal Investigation Department told the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that a fake SriLankan Airlines app was allegedly used to steal millions…
Prime Minister pledges Ditwah reconstruction support for all victims
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said in Kandy that the government has allocated about Rs. 500 billion for Cyclone Ditwah relief and reconstruction.
Police warn of cash exchange scam at ATMs and deposit machines
Police have warned the public about fraudsters who approach people at ATMs and cash deposit machines and ask them to exchange cash.
Foreign Ministry opens Saturday document attestation service
The Foreign Ministry will offer urgent document attestation at its Battaramulla head office on three Saturdays in October, by appointment only.