Nine athletes qualify for Asian senior meet in Doha
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Nine athletes (six men and three women) have qualified to represent Sri Lanka at next month’s 23rd Asian Senior Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar...
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A Proposal to parliament for a 2500 rupees salary increase in the private sector
(UTV|COLOMBO) – In parliament yesterday it was proposed that as public sector employees’ salary has been increased, the private sector salaries should be increased by Rs.2500....
Admiral Karannagoda arrives at CID for third day
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The former Navy Commander Retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the third day, UTV News learns. He...
“Representatives should speak for President’s views at UNHRC” – MP Dinesh Gunawardena
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The President’s representatives should express only his view at the session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), states Parliamentarian (MP) Dinesh Gunawardena....
100 new buses for ‘Sisu Seriya’ concessionary bus service
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to add 100 new buses for the ‘Sisu Seriya’ concessionary bus service which operates exclusively for uniformed...
Insurance for Buddhist monks as well
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Cabinet has approved a new insurance scheme for Buddhist monks. Minister of Buddhist Affairs and North-Western Development Gamini Jayawickrama Perera said that in the...
Pricing formula for imported milk powder
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted for the pricing formula on imported milk powder, the Government Information Department (GID) said....
President Leaves For Nairobi To Attend UN Environmental Summit
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena left for Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, a short while ago, to attend a UN Environmental Assembly. Over 4,700 heads...
Foreign Minister Marapana To Lead Sri Lankan Delegation To Geneva For UNHRC Session
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The government today announced that Foreign Affairs Minister Thilak Marapana would lead the Sri Lankan delegation at the 40th session of the UNHRC. Opposition...
Venezuela to expel German ambassador for ‘meddling’
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Venezuela has given the German ambassador to the country 48 hours to leave, accusing him of meddling in internal affairs. Daniel Kriener was among...