“UNP better take it’s own cool time” – Johnston Fernando
(UTV|COLOMBO) – In recent history of the United National Party (UNP), it has never had a politician who is as unperceptive as Sajith Premadasa, says...
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Switzerland welcomes release of Garnier Banister Francis
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) today welcomed the release of Swiss Embassy local staffer Garnier Banister Francis. In a tweet, the FDFA said,...
Rajitha Senarathne still receiving treatment at hospital
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, who was remanded over the controversial “white van” press conference and granted bail yesterday (30), continues to...
Shavendra Silva appointed Acting CDS
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago appointed Army Commander Shavendra Silva as the Acting Chief-of-Defence-Staff (CDS) concurrently with effect from tomorrow,UTV News...
Journalists arrested for questioning Lankan refugees
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A case has been filed against two Indian journalists from Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari for visiting Sri Lankan refugee camps to seek the views...
Two wild elephants electrocuted to death
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two wild elephants had been electrocuted to death after coming in contact with an electric fence of a house in Dematawewa, Horowpothana. The...
Ex-SPC Chairman Rumy Mohamed produced at court
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumy Mohamed, who was arrested this morning (31) has been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court,...
“Sajith faction is to form a broad opposition alliance” – MP Harin Fernando
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The faction supporting MP Sajith Premadasa is contemplating to form a broad opposition alliance if he were not given UNP leadership, MP Harin...
Pay raise for public servants from tomorrow
(UTV|COLOMBO) – New salary scale for the posts in Public Service will be implemented in January as planned, says the Ministry of Finance. Accordingly, the...
National tree planting week declared
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A national tree planting week has been declared by the government. Accordingly, the inauguration ceremony will be held tomorrow under the patronage of...