Two arrested over clash after Sri Lanka vs. South Africa match
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two individuals arrested over a clash that broke out outside the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium following the 2nd One Day International (ODI) between...
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“Traffic congestion is the cause for vehicle tax hike,” Minister Kabir Hashim says
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Traffic congestion on roads is the primary basis for the increase in the vehicle tax imposed on Wednesday (01), the United National Party...
This Year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be Held On Aug 5
(UTV|COLOMBO) The Grade 5 scholarship is scheduled to be held on the 5th August this year, at 3050 examination halls, the Department of Examination said....
School vacation to commence tomorrow
(UTV|COLOMBO) – All the Government and Government-assisted Private Schools would end their second academic term for 2018 on Friday (03). The Education Ministry said these...
‘Jana Bala Sena’ protest March & Rally in Colombo Today
(UTV|COLOMBO) A protest march and rally organized by the Joint Opposition titled the ‘Janabala Sena’ against the current government activities will be held this afternoon...
Cabinet approval to declare Madhu Church area as a sacred area
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Madhu Church area in Mannar is to be declared a sacred area, the Government information department said on Wednesday (02). The Cabinet...
Sri Lanka calls for IORA to transform from catalyst to engine of growth
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The 8th Bi-Annual Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association was held in Durban, South Africa on 30 –...
Presidential Secretariat directed to intervene in water projects
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Presidential Secretariat has been advised by President Maithripala Sirisena to intervene in the commencement of the new drinking water projects with immediate effect,...
Visa On-Arrival available for Sri Lankans in Laos
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan citizens holding valid travel documents could apply for Visa On-Arrival at international border checkpoints in Laos with effect from Wednesday (01),...