Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has refuted a report in a weekend newspaper which stated that Minister Wimal Weerawansa had sought an appointment with him.
A meeting between Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa had taken place at the Colombo residence of SLPP MP Tiran Alles, 'Neth News' reported.
Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa is gearing to take on the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) by introducing a locally manufactured cinnamon based nicotine free cigarette under the concept of Ayurvedic smoking.
Cabinet approval has been granted to a resolution by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the Minister of Buddha Sasana, for passing a Tripitaka Conservation Act in Parliament to preserve the Tripitaka for the sake of future generations.
An eight-member Parliamentary Sub-Committee has been appointed to formulate an appropriate methodology in order to include ‘Law’ as a subject in the school curriculum.
Four Indian fishermen who have reached home in Tamil Nadu after their boat stranded in the Jaffna coastal area are appealing to Sri Lankan authorities to release their vessel.
The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the Sri Lanka government's proposed move to ban burqas.
