The family members of Rishad Bathiudeen MP and his brother Reyaj Bathiudeen have conveyed their shock and surprise at the sudden and unannounced arrests by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The United National Party (UNP) called on the government to focus on reviving the tourism industry in the country before they attempt to amend the Tourism Act.
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz announced the first grants awarded through the U.S. government’s "Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Programme" yesterday (23), totaling USD 345,000, the U.S. embassy in Colombo said.
The Port City is in turmoil today as many conditions included in the Draft Bill titled 'Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act 2021' have not been subjected to any discourse, the Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice Karu Jayasuriya said.
A trip planned by a group of VVIPs to the African continent during the end of April and early May has created a buzz in the political circles.
The United National Party (UNP) will conduct its May Day celebrations at the party headquarters 'Sirikotha' on May 01, under the patronage of UNP leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka yesterday (22) reported the highest number of Covid-19 cases in nearly two months.
Concerns have been raised over discrepancies between the official exchange rates quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and other commercial banks in the country, the 'Lanka Truth' website reported.
The much hyped Colombo Port City is one of the most important projects of the country with tremendous potential. However, many legal experts have contended that the 'Colombo Port City Economic Zones Special Commission Bill' attempts to create an all-powerful Commission that was answerable only to the Executive.
The reigning Mrs. World, Caroline Jurie, has resigned her title after she was involved in a controversy at the Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre recently.
