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Debate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in Parliament
The no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera.
Accordingly, the debate on the…
FM Herath holds talks with US Envoy for South Asia on maritime security cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has met U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two…
Chinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthen China-Sri Lanka defence ties
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka while highlighting the role of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in maintaining national…
Nine Indian fishermen apprehended for fishing in Sri Lankan waters
A total of nine Indian fishermen have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for fishing in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar last evening (22).
The Sri Lanka Navy also seized an Indian boat along with the fishermen for crossing the…
President calls for urgent action on coastal protection and human-elephant conflict
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to take the strongest possible measures to protect the rapidly developing Northern and Eastern coastlines and ordered strict legal action against unauthorized constructions that…
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to attend ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and…
Malaysian national arrested with Rs. 4.95 million worth of cigarettes at BIA
A Malaysian national has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), for allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 4.95 million.…
Private hospital in Jaffna fined Rs. 3 million for overcharging patients
A private hospital in Jaffna has been fined Rs. 3 million by the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court for charging patients above the approved maximum fee for a medical test.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) had set the maximum charge…
Minister Vijitha Herath meets Indian, Bangladeshi Foreign Ministers at ARF meeting 53m ago
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)…
Special opposition meeting called to discuss judges’ retirement age proposal
Leaders of opposition political parties are scheduled to meet this afternoon (23) to discuss the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges.
The meeting has been organized following an invitation extended by the Leader…