History of upcountry Tamils on display at Jaffna University
The Jaffna University is holding an exhibition at its fine arts department until 31 August that displays the 200 year history of upcountry Tamils.
The Jaffna University is holding an exhibition at its fine arts department until 31 August that displays the 200 year history of upcountry Tamils.
A group of Buddhist monks staged a protest yesterday (28) morning against eastern province governor Senthil Thondaman after he ordered a halt to development work at a temple in Trincomalee.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has been chosen by the executive council of the National People's Power (NPP) as the party’s presidential candidate.
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has spoken about the need for a special force to protect schoolchildren from drugs.
Certain government MPs are planning to boycott the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against health minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) made a written request to the chairman of the Election Commission to hold the local government polls as soon as possible, said its general secretary Sagara Kariyawasam.
The Australian Government has announced that it is eliminating the concurrent study function for international students, effective immediately.
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said yesterday (28) that the Police Department is working on a non-political agenda and is always committed to protecting the law and order of the country at the highest level.
A programme is now in place to issue national identity cards to people above the age of 40 who are unable to obtain a national ID card due to the absence of a birth certificate.
Although tomorrow (30) is a Poya day, beneficiaries of the Aswesuma welfare benefit scheme will have the opportunity to access their funds through state banks.