Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari meets Minister Kariyawasam
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Next Director-General of UNESCO Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari has met Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam at the ministry. He has...
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“Don’t rip-off foreigners coming for Whale Watching” – Fisheries Minister
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera recently emphasized the owners of whale-watching boats that charge higher-fee from foreign tourists is unreasonable as they are...
Going up to 500 Lanka Sathosa Outlets
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The first day’s turnover of the latest Lanka Sathosa outlet exceeds Rs 600,000-and Sri Lanka’s largest state owned retail chain is now...
Minister Akila Viraj to fill teacher vacancies in two years
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – All teacher vacancies in the island will be filled within two years, Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says. He said this...
Lankan Minister wins car for best bull in Jallikattu carnival
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – It was another historic moment for the Tamils separated by the Palk Strait when the Sri Lankan Tamil and minister, Senthil Thondaman,...
“No immediate cabinet reshuffle” – Mahinda Amaraweera
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says that there is no need of a speedy cabinet reshuffle. The...
50% drop in Indian poaching incidents
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – There has been a 50 percent reduction in incidents of poaching by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
‘Thirasara Peramaga’ launched
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The launching ceremony of the book titled ‘Thirasara Peramaga’, compiled by the Minster of Mega-polis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka in...
Media Minister visits Ven. Hemaloka Thero
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Most Ven. Kalalpitiye Hemaloka Thero at Sri Saddharmodaya temple at Kalugala Mawatha Akmeemana celebrated his 100th birthday. Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and...
Construction to begin on Phase II of Southern Expressway
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The construction of the second phase of the Central Expressway will commence from the Alawwa-Giriulla road. The event will get underway under...