West impressed with reconciliation efforts

[May 27 2012]

External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris returned to the island after successful official visits to Washington DC, Russia and Kazakhastan where he gained the confidence of these countries on Sri Lanka’s ongoing national reconciliation process and its efforts to find a lasting home-grown solution to the national issue.

President completes 42 years in politics

[May 27 2012]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today completed 42 years since becoming a Parliamentarian, having first entered Parliament as its youngest MP in 1970. President Rajapaksa was elected a Member of Parliament for the Beliatta electorate at the May 27, 1970 general election.

Police ban Kelaniya gold search

[May 24 2012]

Police today intervened and banned people from panning for gold particles in the Kelani Ganga at Pugoda and Kumarimulla. This follows a gold rush where people flocked to the river premises town yesterday and started to pan water in search of traces of gold found in the sand in the waterway.

Amadahara Vesak Zone today

[May 07 2012]

The 22nd edition of the Amadahara Vesak Zone organised annually by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) will be held today at the ANCL precincts.

President leaves for South Korea

[April 22 2012]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves for South Korea today on a four- day official visit on an invitation extended by South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak.

Lanka assures Maldives of continued support

[April 08 2012]

External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris assured Sri Lanka’s continued support to the Maldives for its progress.

Police emergency call centres in the provinces

[March 19 2012]

The Police Department is to decentralise operations of the 119 Police emergency call service centre while establishing emergency call centres in the provinces. “Providing an efficient and a productive service to the public is the main objective of this programme,” Inspector General of Police N K Illangakoon said.

Abortions under strict conditions

[March 07 2012]

Sri Lanka’s abortion law is to be amended allowing abortions under strict conditions, said Child Development and Women’s Affairs Minister Tissa Karalliyadda. “The existing abortion law in Sri Lanka allows abortions only when pregnancy or child birth is life threatening to the mother.” the minister said.

Unite to defeat forces against SL – Sangha

[February 26 2012]

The Maha Sangha led by the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters today called on all Sri Lankans to unite and oppose moves by local and foreign LTTE sympathisers who are planning to put forward proposals against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights sessions in Geneva.

Petrol price revision

[February 12 2012]

The prices of several petroleum products have been increased with effect from February 11 midnight, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said in a release.

Over 163,000 families receive assistance

[February 01 2012]

Over 163,000 families are benefiting through various programmes carried out by the Economic Development Ministry, Agriculture Department, Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development Ministry and various other government institutions,

Amnesty to 2,000 prisoners

[January 31 2012]

The Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry will grant amnesty to around 2,000 prisoners who are unable to pay their fines for minor crimes or disabled and over 70 years, to mark the 64th Independence Day on February 4.

Ex-LTTE cadres released

[January 25 2012]

A batch of 78 rehabilitated ex-LTTE cadres were handed over to their parents and relatives at a ceremony presided by Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister Chandrasiri Gajadheera, at the Batticaloa Town Hall.

More families resettled

[January 20 2012]

About 142 families who left their villages in 1999 due to terrorist activities were resettled in their own lands, said Resettlement Minister Gunarathna Weerakoon. These families have been settled in temporary shelters in Gajabapura and Monaraweva divisional secretariat divisions in Weli Oya.

Lotus Tower inauguration

[January 19 2012]

The inaugural ceremony of the construction of the Colombo Lotus Tower will be held tomorrow at 10 am at No. 320, D R Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10 under the patronage of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Work on second Abimansala

[January 18 2012]

The construction of the second ‘Abimansala’, the wellness resort for disabled War Heroes in the Southern Province will commence in Kamburupitiya, Matara tomorrow, under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.

Woman nabbed for alleged matricide

[January 16 2012]

A man who was allegedly assaulted with a broom by his wife, died at hospital while receiving treatment, the Police said. The suspect had attacked her husband with a broom following a dispute, the Police said.