Sarath Kumara Gunaratne released on bail
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago. He was arrested...
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Premier explores possibility of promoting green economy
(UDHAYAM, DAVOS) – Obtaining expertise for the preparation of a Green Economy and a Green Fiscal Environment in Sri Lanka figured at the discussions Prime...
New Zealand and Sri Lanka to consider free trade agreement
(UDHAYAM, DAVOS) – New Zealand and Sri Lanka will open diplomatic posts in each other’s nations and are considering a free trade agreement, the Pacific...
Foreign employment complaints decrease by 43% in 2016 – Min. Thalatha Athukorala
(UDHAYAM, BERLIN) – The Foreign Employment Bureau says the complaints filed at the Bureau have decreased by 43 per cent in 2016. Minister of Foreign...
“Minority parties to boycott LG Election if PC Act not amended” – Minister Mano Ganeshan
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minority parties say they will boycott the Local Government Election if the government holds the election without the amendment of the Provincial...
“Division created problems: Int’l challenges should be faced as Sri Lankans” – Minister FAizer Musthapa
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – International challenges ahead of the country should be faced by all communities together as Sri Lankans, said Minster of Provincial Council and...
Pakistan fully committed to SAARC charter
(UDHAYAM, DAVOS) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan wishes to see South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) a vibrant regional...
Microsoft Chairman assures priority to Lanka’s digitalisation
(UDHAYAM, SWITZERLAND) – Microsoft Chairman Jean Philippe Courtois assured its support to develop Sri Lanka’s computer literacy and to speedify the digitalisation process in the...
Government scuttles move to legitimise homosexuality
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has rejected a proposal to end discrimination based on sexual orientation because it could legitimise homosexuality, which is illegal...
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen led fourth APTA successfully concludes in Bangkok
(UDHAYAM, BANGKOK) – The fifth Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) meeting is to be held in Sri Lanka in 2019. APTA is also likely to...